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It’s time to stretch and fly high
I often talk about company culture shifts. If you strip away all the business jargon, culture shifts are nothing more than an upgrading of a company’s... Read More
Cultivate an awesome workplace
Every year Fortune magazine compiles a list of the “Best Companies to Work for.” While everyone likes a big salary and loads of vacation time, most of... Read More
Guest Wake-Up: How much is in your glass?
This recession is an economic storm that just doesn’t seem to pass. We keep hearing and reading about in the news. Most of us have never experienced... Read More
Prepare for the worst of times
From oil spills to hurricanes, flash floods to tornados, the news is full of frightening headlines. The truth is that disaster can strike anywhere, at... Read More
The Pressure Test: Manage or Meltdown
Every business goes through periods of high stress. It’s when varying combinations of sluggish sales, tight cash flow, employee problems, productivity... Read More
The Pressure Test: Manage or Meltdown
Every business goes through periods of high stress. It’s when varying combinations of sluggish sales, tight cash flow, employee problems, productivity... Read More
Every system has an “On/Off” switch
I hate when stuff doesn’t work. When I open my computer, I expect it to work - I need it to work. When I get into my car, I expect it to start - I... Read More
Negotiation doesn’t have to be win or lose
From the time we first tried to wheedle a later bedtime from our folks, we’ve all been negotiating in one way or another.Salon/spa owners and managers... Read More
A humbling no-compromise decision
This is a story of courage and extreme generosity - of a leader willing to step up to help another. This is the story of giving the gift of life to a... Read More
Prevent and resolve conflicts for smoother operations
Put two or more people in a room and, sooner or later, they’re going to disagree. The more people and personalities you add to the mix, the greater... Read More
Making the most of your 'time slot'
Time is the most precious thing in our lives. Although time itself will continue to tick away indefinitely, for us mere mortals, our time is finite.... Read More