Archive for 'Managers Corner' Category
Staff Infection: How To Treat Difficult People
1 June 2008My late grandmother used to say; “You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.” I guess it was her old world way of declaring that if you’re nice to people, they’ll be nice to you.
But would her meaning also include the not so nice people at work? They’re the ones that are as […]
Structure + Boundaries = Freedom
1 June 2008Workplace boundaries will prevent you from reacting
to others’ interference and getting angry at their
disturbances.
No matter what size your business is, you need to set
boundaries and provide structure to your workday. You
determine your schedule, not your clients or vendors. If
you decide your day starts at 9:30 AM, then don’t answer
the […]
A Rough Cut on Feasibility
31 May 2008A piano tuner recently moved to Buffalo, NY, and would like to assess the business possibilities for him in his new home. He plans to estimate how many piano tuners the greater Buffalo area can support, and compare that to the number listed in the phone book. How do we advise him as […]
Getting Software Developed for Your Business
22 May 2008At some point, your business is going to need to have some software development. Maybe your business is small, but existing software doesn’t fit your needs. Maybe your company is larger, with significant technology resources already, but you need an outside perspective. Whatever the reason, it can be difficult to choose an software developer, especially […]
Embarrassed To Discuss Your Prices? Seven Common Reasons We Can’t Talk About Them
15 May 2008Last week, a wonderfully-skilled electrician installed a new light fixture for us. He was competent, courteous and efficient. He answered all our questions simply, with skill and eloquence. I was amazed, as you might imagine, when I asked him, “How much do we owe you?” and his embarrassed reply was, “Gee, is […]
Time: Your Constant Companion
17 April 2008John F. Kennedy (1917 - 1963) told a story about French Marshall Lyautey who asked his gardener to plant a tree. The gardener objected that this variety of tree was so slow-growing that it would not reach maturity for one hundred years. The Marshall replied, “In that case, there is no time to lose; plant […]
The Benefits of Speed Reading
10 April 2008In this digital age, the importance of being able to absorb information quickly and efficiently is more pronounced than ever. For me, I get tonnes of information every single day. It used to be just the simple newspapers.
Now I get an inbox full of mail, newsletters and every kind of news and information. Websites are […]
Is Your Life in Balance
31 March 2008Balance is a fleeting state we’re always striving to maintain. Imbalance actually keeps us moving. I have learnt, over the years that you cannot have everything and do everything as the same time!!! Truthfully, ask yourself, what REALLY matters to you. We only have 24 hours in the day, so it is important […]