Most leaders would say they want their people to work efficiently. We invest in technology, improve processes, eliminate unnecessary steps, and hold meetings about increasing productivity. We encourage people to find better ways to get things done. Then an employee figures out how to accomplish in four hours what used to take eight. What do we do? We give them four more hours of work. Think about the message that sends. The employee who becomes more efficient isn't necessarily … [Read more...]
How Well Do You Juggle?
Some years ago I attended an event where the group of us in attendance were asked to participate in a juggling activity. Once paired up with a partner one of us would juggle, or try to, with three balls, or even two balls to start. The other person would coach the want to be juggler. After ten minutes they would change roles. The person who was the coach would now try to juggle with three balls or even with two balls. The person who was the original want to be juggler would now be the … [Read more...]
Why Not Make The End A New Beginning?
It’s the end of the summer season – at least in the northeastern part of the USA. This is generally the last long weekend going somewhere out by the beach, up in the mountains or out hiking and camping. Parents with young children have either just started their new school year routines or a getting prepared for it. This weekend marks the end of the most relaxing time of the year. What happens now is up to you. Here’s an idea – how about tackling a couple of items you have been meaning to … [Read more...]
Is Sam O. Back In Your Life And Business?
Is Sam O. (same ‘ol, same ‘ol) back in your life and business? Just the other day I was at a networking event. A few days before that I had attended a family gathering of relatives who, well, we basically see each other more on Facebook or Instagram than in person. “So what’s new?” “You know, same ol, Sam O.” These were the same statements at various points in numerous conversations. “You look great! What’s new with you?” “You know, same ol, Sam O.” People are back to ‘same ol’, … [Read more...]
Do You Agree – Your Input Determines Your Results
Your input determines your results. “The quality of the input will eventually be understood in the value of the results.” ― Steven Redhead, Life Is a Dance Here we have the classic look in the mirror situation. Did this ever happen to you? We take a look at our own naked body in the mirror. In horror, we mutter, where did this come from grabbing our belly. Or turning around we note the butt we have is sagging a bit. Quickly the bathrobe goes back on and we look away from that mirror - … [Read more...]
Do You Measure It?
Whatever the it is to you. It is something important and really worth measuring. Something where you have a goal you are striving toward achieving. Are you measuring the progress you are making toward the achievement of the goal? This may be for you, your family, a family member. This may be for work - you, your team, your company, a specific project. If there is no regular measurement of progress how will you recognize when you are not on track – or there is a problem holding things … [Read more...]