No matter how great a company’s products or services might be, ultimately, it’s people that make the difference. This, is the key differentiator. Those that understand and embrace this will always rise above the rest of the crowd.
Always Ask For A Reference
When someone tells you you’ve done a great job, ask them for a reference. It’s a great habit that will serve you well.
What Can You Do With One Hour?
I was walking around our home the last few days looking at this huge load of work I want to get done. There’s a driveway that needs repaving, a bathroom that needs gutting, an attic loft that needs trim finished, painting…renos galore. Then, there is the half-acre yard which has not yet been put to […]
Look After the Little Things
By creating space where there is clutter, you will find new ideas and the solutions you are seeking.
Business Casual: Wall Street Awakens Nostalgia for Sharp-Dressed Men
In watching the 1987 original of the film Wall Street, Julie is hit with strong nostalgia for the suit-wearing days of lore.
Be Responsive!
About 12 years ago, I was having a discussion with a colleague from Toronto on the subject of message overload. We both managed a sales force in our respective parts of the country. Both of us were receiving in excess of 60 e-mails and 25 phone calls a day. I asked him how he handled […]
Convergence: Seeing The Windows Of Opportunity
Whether you are looking to start a new business or seeking a new career, understanding the dynamics of convergence is very empowering. It can position you to capitalize on upcoming opportunities, which are usually exciting and financially rewarding. I describe how I was able to take advantage of convergence in the article, “If you can’t […]
Seven Problem Solving Tips
Have you ever tried solving a mind teaser? For instance, move only three toothpicks from a tic-tac-toe type arrangement in order to make three identical squares. You ponder this endlessly and finally, when the answer comes to you, you wonder how you didn’t see it to begin with. Now, consider the words; “when the answer […]
Waiting For Others Can Break Your Momentum!
Life As a Human is launching a new business category in which our writers will take a fresh look at the human side of business…and the business of being human. In this post, Gil Namur reflects that if you are waiting for others to complete tasks that are central to your progress, you shouldn’t wait too long. If you do, you could lose all of your momentum.
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