A Sign from Above
First of all you have to understand, I’m not what you would call handy. I don’t have the know-how or patience for repair work or construction. My wife does the repairs around the home. I’m not talented at making things. My brother got that gene. He makes furniture. However, I do consider myself creative, and [...]
Creating a Small Business In-house Marketing Team
After reading a post about creating a marketing team, aimed at ad agencies and large firms, I asked friends how they would build a small business in-house marketing team — what positions they would fill? The article from INC. Tips and Tools for Building a Marketing Team is a good start. The piece discusses the [...]
How To Limit Procrastination
Are you putting off more and accomplishing less? Have you tried time management tools, like daily planners, but feel like you’re getting nowhere? (Does this sound like a commercial?) Do you want to understand why you procrastinate? Okay, start with the two minutes it will take to read this post. Do not do it later! [...]
The Number One Rule of Networking!
I won’t hold you in suspense. Do you want to know the number one rule of networking? The number one rule of networking is to know why you’re attending an event, why you're there. Okay, so you get that. It’s obvious, and you’re a little disappointed in my answer, but before you click out of [...]
How Many Employees Have You Ruined?
I have run off, hindered, and ruined more direct reports than I want to admit. Too often, I told myself I was being a “nice boss,” because I didn’t hold people accountable. I didn’t want the confrontation. It would be unpleasant, and I wanted a pleasant work environment. As long as I viewed it as [...]