In Balance

Jul 6, 2012 | Business

There is little that is more annoying than driving on tires that are out of balance. They wobble at slow speeds and shake at high speeds. The only fix is to get them balanced. Then you can enjoy a smooth ride. Not a lot of difference from the wobble and shake of a...

Your Moldy Reputation

Jul 1, 2012 | Business

You have a stinky mold-pile in the corner of your office. You try to ignore it and may have become accustomed to the putrid odor.  But others can smell it. How did you get such a mess? It probably went like this: When you were in a planning meeting and a project was...

Don’t Dupe Yourself

May 6, 2012 | Business

Don’t you just hate it when someone is trying to pull something over you? Whether it’s a sales pitch or lame excuse, it’s irritating because they think you’re stupid; as if you can’t see through their foolishness. Well, don’t go too far down that road, because you do...

One More Responsibility

Jul 31, 2011 | Business

As a partner or manager, in addition to making sure your own career fulfillment is in place, you need to ensure that your staff is experiencing career satisfaction as well. Younger workers especially will not remain on the job if they don’t have a sense of inclusion...

Keep The Engines Running

Mar 13, 2011 | Business

In a recent coaching call, my client asked a question that impressed me. Even though he is in the midst of busy season, he was keenly aware of something that often goes unnoticed by partners. His inquiry was why his staff were meeting the challenges of long hours and...