Category Archives: Clear the path
Productivity – The Checkout Line Filibuster
Perhaps you’ve experienced it while in line at the grocery store: The person in front of you, while appearing not to have many items, takes two or three times longer than you would expect to get through the checkout process. … Continue reading
Priceless Experience – Lessons from Drivers Education
As a 16 year old, sitting in a Driver’s Education class, I thought my instructor had to be the worst driver ever. Every day he had a new story about a close call or some other dangerous driving situation that … Continue reading
The Unexpected Tire & Other Life Surprises
Imagine you’re driving along a freeway on a long distance trip. You’re making good time and your car is running smoothly. Then the unexpected happens. You had noticed moments before some pieces of a shredded truck tire in your lane … Continue reading
Productivity: People Won’t Pay You For Your Obstacles
Do you hear complaints from people who are upset that their careers are going nowhere? They are the ones who never get the promotion or the new job. Why? Often these people have little quirks that define them in the … Continue reading
Productivity: Can You See the Light
What are the top priorities in your business? If you don’t know what they are, then are you certain that you’re working toward them? These are the things that can boost your bottom line. One of my nieces once illustrated … Continue reading
Workplace Productivity – Find Your Understudy
If you want to boost productivity in your company, then you need to start using an understudy. In theater and dance, an understudy is critical to a live performance. This person learns the lines, songs, or choreography of a regular … Continue reading
Sales – Your Priceless Magic Trick
Can you turn a penny into a priceless magic trick? It’s something my grandfather could do easily and there’s a lesson there that could benefit your company. The trick was relatively simple: My grandfather would make you believe that, while … Continue reading
Are You the Victim of a Workplosion
A Workplosion happens when you’re suddenly deluged by an unexpected amount of work that’s on top of your regular duties. This scenario can happen when someone leaves an organization/goes on vacation, when downsizing occurs, and when you’ve shown yourself to … Continue reading