Here’s a little background info I found that I want to share with you on this Labor Day 2022. “Some records show that in 1882, Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters … Read the rest…
Tag Archives: system thinking
When I was moving up and around in the corporate world, an industry coach, of mine, taught me some cool strategies. One, in particular, really stood out for me. And it makes so much sense. … Read the rest…
Remember this? The Queen asked, “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” And, “Thou, O Queen, art the fairest in the land,” said the mirror. But, remember this? One day the … Read the rest…
Yeah, free is not free. For example, have you ever answered a lot of questions, for a potential client only to have them go somewhere else? If so, you played the free advice game. And … Read the rest…
Well, I heard it again last week. Another story from a business owner who tried to fill a seat with a friend. And, once again, it turned out to be a horrible mistake. Because his friend … Read the rest…
You’ve heard of Apple. Right? The computer and phone company. Not the fruit. Well, anyway, they’re one of the best companies ever when it comes to knowing their people. And they serve up products and … Read the rest…
I just heard another story, this week, from a guy whose dad died shortly after retiring. The guy said his dad worked hard, all his life, at a job he actually liked. It wasn’t glamorous. … Read the rest…
What if you were given a seemingly impossible mission? And what if your quest led you into harm’s way over and over? And what if you were just a tiny creature compared to the challenges … Read the rest…
Now, I have to say, right up front, this is not going to work for most people. Because most people don’t wanna do the hard work. If that’s you, skip everything I’m about to say. … Read the rest…
Do you ever feel like you and your business are like a tennis ball? Just getting knocked around. And everything feels out of your control? Yeah, it’s Wimbledon tournament time again. And watching a little … Read the rest…