taming the swarm – part 2 of 3

Some of you had lots to say regarding our last Point about “the swarm” —that’s what we call all those nagging, get-in-your-way, mundane things that take up so much of our valuable time each day. You wrote: “Dead on, brother.  I needed that!!!” “Never thought of the...

the swarm – part 1 of 3

First of all, thank you for the incredible, positive feedback from our “Toilet Paper Syndrome” Point last time. We got a message from a long-time reader saying, “Best one yet.” Another person said, “This hits home with a lot of struggles we have with people’s...

toilet paper syndrome

Today I want to talk about taking charge and assuming ownership of situations. This can mean being responsible for something as simple as replacing the toilet paper roll or something as complex as making sure your customers are absolutely and totally satisfied. I...

culture of helping

Thank you for all of the feedback from our “Toilet Paper Syndrome” Point last time. We got a message from a long-time reader saying, “Best one yet” and another said, “This hits home with a lot of struggles we have with people development in the work place.” If you’d...

Enemies of Success

Our last three points offered a short series for long-term success. I pointed out what you need to do in order to succeed. I started with three simple keys to succeeding: Be authentic. Form meaningful relationships. Do what you say you are going to do. Then I...

Short Course in Sales, Leadership & Life – Part 1

How about a short course in long-term success? The advice in today’s Point applies to all kinds of professionals—from salespeople to executives. It works in and out of the office, and it comes in answer to a common question. People in my program and those in groups I...

Tasseography

Spending time in quiet reflection is a dying art. Our culture often is too busy for that. Tasseography, too, is a dying art. “Tasso what?” you might ask (and with good reason). Tasseography is the reading and interpretation of patterns in tealeaves or coffee grinds or...

Valentine’s Day? Why Not Make It 24/7/365?

Since tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, I thought it might be nice to take a break from our normal and various work-related topics and talk about something that applies to every single one of us.  Love. We are all alike in that each and every one of us wants love in our...