Removing Obstacles to Success
January 9, 4:30 am
Of all the issues that affect a workplace, friction among human beings is probably the most common—and the most difficult to deal with. At the heart of it all is what some people call self-esteem or self-worth. Some refer to it as a sense of security, or the desire to be valued. Whatever term you […]
January 8, 4:53 am
A few times a year I need to transfer large files to someone. And sometimes I need to receive them. Doing it via email is horrid, because most servers either limit file size, or the files take forever to download – sometimes locking up a person’s computer.
Enter yousendit.com.
It’s just one of many companies out there […]
January 7, 4:39 am
Ever listen to two people argue? There’s not much true understanding going on. Whatever passes for “listening” is often followed by “Yes, but …” with no real acknowledgment of what’s just been said.
I was reminded of this the other day while visiting someone’s office. Two people were engaged in a low-key verbal sparring match. It […]
January 4, 10:25 am
If you’re trying to build a team, I must ask: “What’s your story?” This isn’t your personal background or what you’ve been doing in your team building efforts. Nor is it fishing, hunting, or war stories.
This is about stories you’re using to build your team into a cohesive unit.
Annette Simmons, whom I first met […]
January 2, 12:38 pm
New year … new sales goals! It’s like the ‘reset’ button has been pushed and everyone starts over. So what will differentiate you from the crowd? When sales people come-a-calling, it’s easy to differentiate the blindfolded dart players from the true professionals. If you’re a sales person serious about becoming excellent in your craft, the […]
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