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Quit Working So Hard
Are you exhausted at the end of every work day?
Do you lay in bed at night worrying about how you're going to get everything done?
Are you regularly trying to identify new ways to bring in more sales, increase business, or in some other way "get ahead"?
When I recently came across this quote by Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, “Done is better than perfect,” it stopped me in my tracks. I think it’s one of the most succinct messages many of us in management and leadership positions need to hear.
One of the professional organizations to which I belong had as its theme a few years ago: Keep It Real. It was meant to encourage us members to truly be experts in what we proclaim to be and do.
How often have you walked into a bricks-and-mortar business and been completely disappointed? The products were not displayed logically or conveniently. The physical building, parking lot, and retail space were not well-lit and were noticeably dirty.
Doing What the Contract Says Instead of Doing Your Job
What do you do when the contract that's just been signed with the client, is no longer in their best interest or yours? Renegotiate the contract. Change the contract.
In a tough economy or a vibrant one, gaining or finding and hiring good employees is one of the most challenging, and re-curing problems confronting most organizations.
I heard another manager suggest it this past week:
"I think we need to start rewarding our employees for perfect attendance. It's the least we can do to show them our appreciation for their dedication!"
As we draw close to Christmas, I thought I'd share this article from my archives as it reminds me of a special person. It also causes me to focus on how important each person we come in contact with is...
Performance Reviews – They’re Not Just A Once A Year Thing
A client was experiencing some employee performance issues and asked us to present training to their managers on their new employee performance evaluation form. Terrific. However, they weren't thrilled when I told them that the training should focus
