Posts Categorized: Professional Development

The 1% Rule

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Are you dedicating 1.68 hours a week or more to Continuous Improvement? If not, why not? What is the 1% Rule? It states that, at a minimum, you should dedicate 1.68 hours, (that’s 101 minutes), per week or 7+ hours per month or 87 hours per year working on Continuous Improvement. Why Bother? It is… Read more »

Brushing Your Teeth

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What on earth does brushing your teeth have to do with business? Further, what does it have to do with enriching one’s life (besides improving dental hygiene?) The Point Of course, all of us, (I hope), make time to brush our teeth daily. It is a habit that was taught to us as children, and… Read more »

Now What III?

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Third in a series of suggested responses to the Coronavirus situation. As leaders, it is essential we live in the question, “now what?” and, most importantly, make wise choices based on our individual circumstances. June Entrepreneurial Ideas Thomas Jefferson piece on Power of Vision, Declaration, and Right Context Weekly blogs on The Power of Vision… Read more »

Thomas Jefferson – The Power of a Declaration and Right Context

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“Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” ….. “All men are created equal” ……. I love colonial history, and especially enjoy relating it to life and business today. Here are some of my thoughts, and a write up discussing Jefferson, plus a link to a blog on the “Power of a Declaration”. Speaking Leader to… Read more »

Thomas Jefferson

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April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826 A Summary of His LifeFirst in a series of write ups on our first Presidents General Information Born into Virginia plantation life, father died when he was 14 A renaissance man/idealist who studied throughout his life (law, constitutions, languages, history science, agriculture, architecture and more. Polite, restrained and… Read more »

Stress Management

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Speaking Leader to Leader: Confronted with the C virus environment, as leaders we must keep our stress levels in optimum range so we can support others right. If we don’t address our own stress problems, we will be unable to assist others in similar circumstances. The DISC tool mentioned below, and insights from three renowned… Read more »

Coronavirus Now What 1, 11

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Speaking Leader to Leader Second in a series of “Now What” given the COVID virus environment we are all facing. How we need to transform our selling process. Selling to Opportunities Most selling is to needs. You get hungry, see, and then stop at a McDonald’s and eat. You promote a product, program or service,… Read more »

Supporting Yourself Right

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Why bother? What does support really mean? How do you create it? Why bother? Most people think of support as something that happens to them. I believe it is something that you create. Without the right support, your vision, mission, goals and values (be they individual, company or departmental) will be very difficult to achieve…. Read more »

Right Support Means the Right P.S.T.

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What Does P.S.T. Stand For? P.S.T. stands for the right People, right Structure, and right Tools in your life so you create the support you truly need (versus what your ego wants) for yourself, your team or your company. Why this is critical to all leaders? Without the right support, the success and satisfaction you… Read more »

Victimization Creates Unnecessary Stress

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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 »