What is your state of mind as your reading this? Are you tired? Energized? Frustrated? Confident? Bored…I hope not! Our state of mind changes dozens of times throughout the day; a boring meeting, a difficult phone call, an accepted offer, a misunderstanding with a demanding client. We know that all of these things affect our [...]

We’ve just celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. Some of us like to celebrate it all year long no matter what color the beer is. Leprechauns, shamrocks, pots of gold and the luck of the Irish are all part of the folklore surrounding this holiday. Let’s talk about luck. Some people appear very lucky. Opportunities fall into [...]

In this interview Dan explains that the things that make a difference to employees’ motivation level are free. He gives examples. Beyond the basics of an OK salary, people are more motivated by: Autonomy – Have some say over the work they do Mastery – Get a sense of making progress Purpose – See their [...]

Be engaged To contribute more than the minimum at work To show initiative To be creative, to excel If you think it’s all rewards and punishments, you better think again. Watch this video by Dan Pink, author of ‘DRiVE’, for the research-based straight scoop. Dan Pink is one of my favorite authors. His 2nd book [...]

You’re out on the town with some good friends hoping to have a great dinner and a memorable evening. There’s a diner on the corner and a great Italian restaurant down the street. Which one are you going to choose The Diner – You May Want to Stick to the Basics Want a Steak? They’ve [...]

Intergenerational dialog is an issue for many organizations. The boomers have different expectations, work habits, life goals, communication strategies, technology experiences and attitudes than Gen x (born 1963-78), and Gen Y (born 1979-98) is even more different. Each generation is a product of the educational, social, family structure, political, economic times in which it grew [...]

Whether you’re an organization 1, 10, 100 or 1000 people, learning is the key to a continuously successful business. Yes, there are other keys, like capital, leadership, client relations, etc. But in many ways they relate back to learning. As a business/firm owner there are many things to learn. You probably learned a lot of [...]

Are you the kind of person who likes to get away? Get away from big city noise and traffic and crowded sidewalks? Get away from a series of appointments and emails and the pressures of a normal workday? Would you really like to do more planning and evaluating, but never seem to find the time? [...]

Here’s some useful information for Valentine’s Day (and any day)!! These are gifts that will be truly treasured no matter who you call your Valentine. Maybe you have a spouse or significant other. Maybe you have a business partner, employees, customers or strategic partners. Recognizing and addressing these issues can improve your customer loyalty, employee [...]

1. Dance full out. You can dance small or you can dance big. Have you watched ‘Dancing With the Stars’? Do the performers get any points for holding back? No, the judges want to see full expression and commitment to the movement. Are you committed to your business? Do you really go for it? Put [...]