This is our “Must Do List” to be accomplished between now and the New Year. We all know it is extremely difficult to keep focused and complete projects between Thanksgiving and the New Year. So we developed: Our Top 5 Must Do’s Priority One: Client Care Take care of customers by delivering a superior product… Read more »
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Next 49 Days
This is our “Must Do List” to be accomplished between now and Thanksgiving. We all know it is extremely difficult to keep focused and complete projects between Thanksgiving and the New Year. So we developed: Our Top 5 Must Do’s Priority One: Client Care Take care of customers by delivering a superior product or service… Read more »
Now to Thanksgiving
This is our “Must Do List” to be accomplished between now and Thanksgiving. We all know it is extremely difficult to keep focused and complete projects between Thanksgiving and the New Year. So we developed: Our Top 5 Must Do’s Priority One: Client Care Take care of customers by delivering a superior product or service… Read more »
Victimization Creates Unnecessary Stress
All of us at some time or another fall prey to becoming victims of our own choices. We experience stress and if we unknowingly choose denial, blaming, or shaming, it can cause unnecessary suffering. While we all experience unpleasant circumstances in life, it’s helpful to remember what Victor Frankl, an Auschwitz survivor, said: “When faced… Read more »
Opinion vs. Commitment
Do you put a lot of stock in your and other’s opinions? Do you have a distinction between opinion and commitment? What really matters? Unfortunately, most of us tend to think our opinions are important. If you listen to the radio, read newspapers or are active on social media, opinions on everything under the sun… Read more »
2019 Fun Summer Specials
Our annual list of free/low cost things to do in our great city of Chicago. Walk Chicago Riverwalk – Free Hamilton exhibit on Northerly Island CAC Chicago Architectural Tour Pullman Historic Monument: www.pullman-museum.org Bloomingdale Trail Park: http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdot/supp_info/bloomingdale_trail.html Best Value: Chicago Architectural Center http://www.architecture.org/. Rated the #1 thing to do in Chicago! More than 85 FREE… Read more »
Success Can Be Blinding
“The only thing worse than ignorance is arrogance” Albert Einstein In most Western cultures, we’re born into and grow up in the context of “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness”. It’s at the very foundation of our way of life, bred into nearly every thought. We soon learn, however, that life and the pursuit… Read more »
The Cultural Implications of DISC
Learning to understand individual behavior and personality elements and their collective impact on groups is a significant aspect and benefit of the DISC Profile tool. Ultimately, the collective dynamics of individuals creates and sustains cultures of nations, organizations and teams. Therefore, DISC is a highly viable tool for defining and promoting effective cultures based on… Read more »
DISC and Stress
Stress, personal and work-based, is part of everyone’s life and impossible to avoid but it is possible to alleviate it effectively. Personal life issues such as illness, relationship conflicts, and financial burdens are common and often lead to increased stress. Work life is accelerating and making increased demands. New communication technology makes us reachable and… Read more »
Supporting Effective Change Management
We address one of the most difficult topics in all organizations, change management, through a more comprehensive appreciation of individual perspectives. Utilizing the DISC Profile Tool, leaders can learn how different personal styles react to change situations, and proactively prepare teams for smoother and more effective adjustments. John Ruh and Associates will facilitate effective Change… Read more »