strategy
Making Creativity Predictable
We may never know exactly where creativity comes from, but you can create the conditions that invite it. Consider the problem you’re trying to solve — and then walk away from it. Letting the problem marinate gives your brain a chance to draw conn…
Get Comfortable With Uncertainty
You hear it as an excuse all the time. People can be talking about the stock market, an election, their business or their family, they are worried about uncertainty. What most people won’t acknowledge is that everything is uncertain. Unless you h…
Be Honest About Your Work
It’s been said over and over. People do business with people they know, like and trust. How are people supposed to trust you if you are not honest about what you do? Over the past several weeks I have met a number of people introducing themselves…
‘Do What You Love’ Has Been Widely Misinterpreted
It has become a mantra among life coaches and their proteges. “Do what you love.” In response, an inordinate number of people are refusing to take jobs that don’t meet every requirement they out forth. The result is not what they thou…
Investing Is Not Spending
We’re all concerned with the bottom line. If you don’t have money coming in faster than it goes out, your business can close down. This limited mindset makes us scrutinize every purchase. When deciding whether or not to commit funds to some…
Lessons From A Stray Cat
In the area around my home is a stray cat and her two kittens. For a week we worked with animal control to catch them, get them medical attention, and find them homes. The cats did everything they could to escape us. I started to think about what the c…
4 Rules to Help Your Team Disagree Productively
Conflict can be uncomfortable, but we can’t find the best ideas or reach the best solutions if we agree with each other all the time. As a manager, it’s your job to help team members learn how to disagree productively. Here are some rules for keeping d…
The Goal Of Business Is To Go Out Of Business
If the headline of this article seems strange to you, you’re not alone. Most business people spend their time trying to make sure they don’t go out of business. The difference is the reason for going out of business. You don’t want to…
You Manage Your Work, Do The Same WIth Your Life
The word economics sends many people into a panic. Complex equations pop into their heads and they shudder. The word economics literally means household rules. While you may not want to learn the ins and outs of Econ 101, you should apply the same rule…