Andrew Carnegie quotes on the value of people
“Take away my people but leave my factories, and soon grass will grow on factory floors. Take away my factories but leave my people, and soon we will have a new and better factory.” Andrew Carnegie With the proliferation of social media, many experts pontificate on the value of social networks. Yet, more than 100 […]
Three Pillars of Career Success
For many people, their career choices are the most important decisions in their life. Combine that with the fact that approximately 80% of our waking lives are dedicated to work. It is no wonder that career is taken so seriously. The remaining 20% of our lives is committed to family, friends, hobbies and play. Yet, […]
Three Ways Companies Lose Top Talent
In many cases, companies with the best talent wins. However, if you are unable to retain top talent, it may be difficult for your business to lead its industry. That makes retention of high performers a critical part of your organization’s strategy. For those who believe top talent is not a factor, here are some […]
Disruptive Thinking for the U.S. Educational System
Currently, the US educational system is run like a government entity. In reality, it resembles the services industry. In a business that provides services, there is a deliverable for the customer. In public schools, the customer is the student and teachers are the front line workers who provide the service. If schools adopted business practices, […]
How Do You Take Advantage of Chaos?
With so much uncertainty and high unemployment, many of us are in a state of chaos. Because the media continues to report bad news, even those with stable jobs are affected by the uncertainty. Therefore, no one is immune. However, no one is stuck either. On the one hand, it is easy to blame corporate […]
Has the US Lost Its Innovation Edge?
Some say the 2009 recession diminished the US’ ability to innovate. When the economy slows, many companies reduce budgets for R&D. Without R&D, major breakthroughs are put on the shelf. While this strategy may save money, it opens the door for other countries to catch up to the US in terms of innovation. During a […]
What’s Wrong With Being Right?
For many people, being right is a favorite pastime. Socially, it is an excellent practice to make ourselves look good or avoid looking bad. Except, it comes with a price. And no one really questions the cost of being right. One of the reasons we never consider the cost is because many of us believe […]
The Power of Acknowledgement
Most people underestimate the power of acknowledgement. It is seen as the black art from the touchy feely world. However, without it, you can be assured resentment is brewing somewhere under the surface for the unacknowledged person. Whether it is in our professional or personal life, most of us go unacknowledged for our contribution. Too […]
What Will Be Different About 2013?
“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” – Vincent Van Gogh With the New Year in sight, Van Gogh’s quote opens the door to possibility. What would be a breakthrough for you in 2013? In other words, what would you like to accomplish, such that, once it’s done, your future […]
A Letter To the President
As a result of the continued violence in the US, I am taking a stand for the safety of every man, woman and child. In a nation where we may have taken certain liberties for granted, there is one right that has not been considered. That is the right to feel emotionally protected. The person […]