My Short Life of Crime
I never intended to steal a shopping cart from a fellow shopper but it happened. I had been working the early morning shift at a TV station and that meant [...]
Jun, 27
2011
Jun, 22
2011
Overcoming Problems: License to Chill
On the job, our perception of problems is often worse than the actual problem. It's easy to waste a lot of productive time worrying. Often the only problem is that [...]
Jun, 20
2011
Decisions: Get What You Need
Making decisions can paralyze an organization. Sometimes leaders are faced with two good choices when it comes to things like picking a vendor, buying a copier, and purchasing bulk [...]
Jun, 15
2011
Can You Survive a Complaint Avalanche
Have you ever worked a full day, felt exhausted by the end of it, and got relatively little work done? You're either babysitting your team or constantly putting out little [...]
Jun, 13
2011
Does Adrenaline Sabotage Your Success
It's easy to fall in love with getting things done at the last minute. But over time this kind of lifestyle will burn you out and hurt your bottom line. [...]
Jun, 8
2011
Why You Should Take A Hike
Recently I enjoyed a walk in the woods. The path was clearly marked and was easy to follow. The challenge was that it was filled with obstacles. In nature, it's [...]
Jun, 2
2011
Can a Pothole Save You Business
If you drive along a familiar stretch of road enough times, then you'll likely start to ignore things. Little changes happen over time. The fact that the change is gradual [...]
May, 11
2011
Would You Use a Lamborghini On a Paper Route
Does your team complain about not having enough time to get things done? The problem may lie with your allocation of human resources. Most job descriptions contain the clause: Other [...]
May, 9
2011
Smart Business Lessons from a Nudist Colony
You can learn some smart business lessons from some unexpected places. During my TV news career, I was prepared for any story. That doesn't mean I wasn't a little surprised [...]
Nov, 1
2010
Small Problems, Big Blowups
About 20 years ago, I spent two days surrounded by belts and ties. It was there that I learned a valuable lesson about business and one of the biggest threats [...]