Archive for the ‘ Business ’ Category
"A lot of people are afraid to ask for what they need because they think if they get turned down, that people are turning them down. The only person that can turn you down, is yourself." Ken Blanchard[ READ MORE ]
The truth is, we want to be great! We want excellence, meaning, and worthwhile achievements in our life and in our work. There is a voice inside of everyone that craves greatness—a call to live, lead, and love at a higher level[ READ MORE ]
For the last 12 months, I have been trying to buy my first home. My wife and I decided it was time to find a place we could truly call “home.” 10 months ago, I entered into a sales agreement to purchase a property. It was a dreaded short sale, and I knew going into [ READ MORE ]
“SHOW! ME! THE! MONEY!” In the last 14 years, you’d be hard pressed to find a more memorable movie quote than this classic delivered by Cuba Gooding Jr. in Jerry Maguire. In fact, if you can think of one that has had more widespread appeal and longevity, feel free to drop it in the comments [ READ MORE ]
What happens when you and your manager don’t see eye to eye on an work related issue? Just LAUGH!! Here’s a light hearted video that was actually an Out Take from a One on One video that I recently directed for The Ken Blanchard Companies. Sometimes you just need to let it out!![ READ MORE ]
What was the first basic rule of business you ever learned? Here’s a hint, it’s the title of this post. C’mon, say it with me, “the customer is always right.” Great job gang. Gold stars for everyone. At first glance, this is a pretty bold statement. And let’s be honest, nobody is always right. Unless [ READ MORE ]
You have to love the dress code. It’s a set of rules on what to wear in the work place, but rules are meant to be broken… Think of the employee that comes into your office who likes wearing the same shirt they wear on laundry day, or the person dressed in those grey sweat [ READ MORE ]
The term “terrible two’s” doesn’t seem to quite fit with the age, at least not in my daughter’s case. My daughter will be 4 at the end of this month, but even with the 2-year age difference, her temper tantrums seem to be worse than ever. When her emotional fuse is lit, it’s time for [ READ MORE ]
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