One of the biggest lessons I learned working in the hotel industry was the difference between “old” and “dirty”. My boss, the general manager, would …
Leadership and Management
These posts focus on workplace leadership and management as part of an overall business strategy.
6 Tips For a Productive Synergy Call
In today’s business world, we’re regularly invited to participate in phone calls to discuss “synergies.” Back in the day, this was called a networking call. …
National Telework Week – February 2011
This week is the first annual National Telework Week, a week dedicated to individuals that work outside of the traditional office environment. As someone who …
HOW TO: Set Relevant Goals
A few weeks ago I wrote a post on goals and how they compare to the annual New Year’s Resolution process. Now I realize that …
Compare People To The Company Standard
A comment on Twitter recently caught my eye: If you want to hire better employees, you must interview more candidates. The more people you talk …
Should I Give That Advice
A group of managers were having a conversation about giving advice. It was obvious from the conversation their hearts were full of good intentions. They’re …
Distinguishing Goals and Resolutions
We’re about a month into the 2011…hard to believe, eh? I wanted to see how those resolutions are coming along. Don’t worry if you didn’t …
