Thoughts On Speaking At Seminars…
I love speaking in public. But I didn’t always like it. I remember the first time I had to speak in front of people. I
February 16, 2011
It’s Time To Manage! Tip of the Week by Stephen Davies
Bank to Deposit Checks
Never go to the bank to deposit checks, it is a Time Bandit way below your pay grade, and claiming it is therapeutic and gets you out of the office is deluding yourself. Send somebody else! Better still, get a check scanning machine…and make sure the bank pays!
February 15, 2011
Travel
Did I Just Go On An Airplane?
Airports bring out the worst in people. No one has patience. Everyone is in a big hurry to get somewhere. And no one packs right.
February 13, 2011
Family
Spelling Bee Quiz
I was never a great speller. That may be why I was always intrigued by spelling bees. When my son had a spelling bee the
February 12, 2011
Health & Fitness
A Runner’s Diary: Finding Time to Train…
When you are training for a half marathon or a marathon, it is nearly impossible to find the time to train unless that’s all you
February 11, 2011
Hair and Spirituality…
I’m one of those people who believe that things happen for a reason and that when someone enters your life, even if it’s for a
February 9, 2011
It’s Time To Manage! Tip of the Week by Stephen Davies
Never Delegate Upwards
When somebody comes to you with an issue they should figure out themselves, don’t allow yourself to relieve them of the burden and take it on yourself. Instead of saying “leave it with me” when this happens, say “never delegate upwards” and ask them for their solution.
February 7, 2011
Family
Superbowl Sunday or Polar Bear Sunday?
Every Superbowl Sunday, the entire town of Long Beach, New York (and surrounding towns as well) head over to the beach on Riverside Drive and
February 6, 2011
What Do You Do When…
What do you do when you had a rough night sleeping and at 4 am in the morning, you get a call from your child’s
February 4, 2011
Cultivating Ownership Attitude Among Employees by Randi Busse
Have you ever done business with a company and dealt directly with the owner? What kind of experience did you have? Did you feel valued and appreciated and treated as if you were their only customer? If so, how did that make you feel?
What kind of experience do you have if you are dealing with an employee of a company? Do you get that same “royal treatment” you get when you’re dealing with the owner, or is it sometimes indifferent or even horrible treatment?
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine if every time your customers dealt with your company they felt valued, appreciated and treated as if they were your company’s only customer. I’ll bet they would not only continue doing business with your company but they would also tell their family and friends about your company as well.
February 3, 2011