Tag: management

A shortcut for me to determine how well a company, a department or a solopreneur business is managed I like to quickly ask, “What are you prepared for?” Before finishing these short paragraphs ask yourself that question. After you audit …

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Were you born lazy, or did you earn your bouts of lazy? Lazy is a peculiar trait; sometimes a judgment, sometimes an obvious behavior–or avoidance! Is the simple solution motivation or can you be motivated similarly to be lazy? I’m …

Is LAZY A Fixable Flaw or A Lifetime Curse? …or benefit?? Read More »

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    There are certain jobs that are defined as inclusive of 365, 24-7 and that could define almost every self employed or small business owner. But whether you are President of anything or just in charge of getting your …

There Should Be An “I” in VACATION– Oh, There is! (Business Therapeutics) Read More »

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  For anyone who manages business, whether it is a hundred employees or your own solo tasks, the responsibility is summed up in three parts: First is figuring out what to do to profit, second is diagnosing whatever problems come …

There’s No “I” in Problem…Or is there? Read More »

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  Among the most common complaint of people in business is that it feels like there’s never enough time. There are battles between good intentions and procrastination (or prioritization if you think you’re not procrastinating). We know we need to …

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Conflict is inevitable in an organization. It will occur despite alignment, loyalty, clear goals–so long as human beings are involved! One might even have that eventuality if you work by yourself, but your self-arguments probably need a different process for …

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Of course I’m omitting the most obvious, the not having any goals. If you pursue not having goals religiously then it’s pretty clear you are goal minded nonetheless. We’ll concede also that this path of gaffs are on roads paved …

3 Great Goal Gaffs! …and how to avoid them Read More »

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Every business owner who gives an annual or a holiday bonus wants it to be appreciated. Give it once and employees feel they are always entitled to it. Should a bonus be seen as a gift or is it earned …

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Is saying thank you necessary to employees, co-workers, vendors, suppliers? Absolutely not, there’s no intrinsic obligation to give any extra, seasonal or out of the ordinary thanks, no reason at all…well maybe one. It makes a difference; maybe to the …

Should You Thank Work People? Read More »

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On a day where the news is consumed with senselessness, yet another mass shooting, purpose becomes a paramount talking point. For some it means trying to know why, perhaps because that can feed their purpose: political, social, psychological, curiosity. For …

The Real Purpose of Purpose — 3 Missions For Success Read More »

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Tom Fox