Does Time = Money?
No doubt, “Time is Money” is something we have all grown up with and hold to be true. It’s also the simplest expression of the spirit of capitalism. History says it was coined in 1748 by Benjamin Franklin who was giving advice to young tradesmen and the full quote is: “He that can earn ten […]
Please just stop!
Everyday I find myself engaged in or hear others talk about the onslaught of email communication. Frankly, I sometimes wish it was harder to create and send an email. Maybe that would slow down the pace or force people into consolidating both the message(s) and the invitees. Okay, I don’t really believe that’s the right […]
Is powerful force enough?
A good friend of mine, Lt. Col. Sam McCallie USAF AFRC/SEF, a pilot with the US Air Force sometimes likes to talk about things that fly in the air, you know, airplanes. As a safety instructor, he stresses that being focused, knowing where you’re going and having the training to deal with bad situations is […]
Become a Communication Superstar
Would you agree that communication just might be the most important tool we have? And by communication I mean spoken conversation. Do you believe that spoken communication is ideal? Do you believe that given a choice, a choice that isn’t ALWAYS available, voice communication is best? If so, keep reading. I think you’ll find some […]
Be the Passenger
Years ago I read, All I really need to know I learned in Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum. Maybe you’ve read it. If you haven’t, you might. I was reminded of its value recently. Through a series of short essays, he walks you through some “lessons” like: share everything, play fair, put things back where you […]
To Catch a Thief
It’s tough to run a service business. You know, the kind of businesses most of us are in. Or the kind of positions those of you who aren’t self-employed are happy to find yourselves in. Even the kind of businesses where you sell a product, but it’s wrapped in a lot of service. It’s the […]