As we move into December and get ready to wrap up 2023, it's time to think about what tweaks and changes you are planning on making in 2024. What are you going to do differently? This is more than just a rhetorical question—it's a call to action. Identify the areas that demand a fresh perspective, a new strategy, or a revamped approach. Whether it's redefining leadership practices, enhancing employee engagement, or refining operational efficiency, pinpoint the aspects that could benefit … [Read more...]
These Are The Most Important Numbers
You may have heard me speak about knowing your numbers. Or maybe you read where I wrote about the importance of knowing your numbers. Typically this is in reference to your business. If you’re not checking your numbers how do you really know how the business is doing? If you’re not comparing today’s numbers to last week, last month and last year, how do you know if the business is growing as you are trying to do? There are a number of areas to review your employees by. One of the best … [Read more...]
Are You Checking In At The Half Year Mark?
The words ‘checking in’ may have you thinking airport and traveling. I didn’t mean to scare you! Unfortunately the flying experience this season has become stressful. This check in should not be frightening! This is something you should look forward to doing at least four times a year, at a minimum. You’re being gifted a valuable tool that you should utilize to assist you in assessing how you are doing in your business and life. This about your plan for your time and your commitments … [Read more...]
What Will You Do in the Next 77 Days?
Every person out at sea count the days... Days until they return… Days they will be onboard… Days until the next port… “Travel brings power and love back into your life.” Rumi Meanwhile back at home there is family and friends missing their presence too. Here are a few thoughts for the family and the seaman to think about in their loneliness… We chose this. We live this. We can do this. When I’m with you, hours feel like seconds…when we’re are apart, days feel like … [Read more...]
What Will You Do in the Next 112 Days?
One thing for certain every seaman does is count the days. Once their ship sets out to sea – how many days until they return? How many days do they need to stay aboard the ship to work to fulfill their obligation? On a long International voyage – how many days until the next port? “Travel brings power and love back into your life.” Rumi Meanwhile back at home there is family missing their presence too. Here are a few thoughts for the family and the seaman to think about in their … [Read more...]
Half Year Checkup
Almost everyone knows they should have an Annual Physical checkup. Not everyone schedules and/or and has their Annual Physical checkup. Yes you know the drill – a blood test – possibly a chest X-ray – check through the physical statistics – touch and probe medically as necessary. These are the basics and it is called an Annual Physical checkup for a reason. Here we are six months into the year coming to a close. It is time for your half year checkup? You decide – is it for your business – is … [Read more...]
