I frequent local coffee shops a good bit in my job, whether it is meeting clients or new business prospects. Recently I arrived early for an appointment which gave me the opportunity to do one of my favorite things…people watch. Honestly, it is one of the most interesting and entertaining past times. As I observedContinue reading “The Unexpected Benefits of a Cup of Coffee”
Category Archives: communication
Maintaining your Team: Will a little WD 40 and Duct Tape do the trick?
Maintenance. I was reminded of this word over the weekend as I washed my car. The grit and grime of the winter season had taken its toll on every inch of my vehicle. As I scrubbed the tires, I was reminded how easily things (anything really) can get out of hand without regular upkeep andContinue reading “Maintaining your Team: Will a little WD 40 and Duct Tape do the trick?”
Is your team living somewhere between 100% and “good enough”?
I hope the title of this week’s article caught your attention. The truth is most teams today really do fall somewhere between 100% and good enough. This statement is true in regard to a team’s innovation, cohesiveness, problem solving and even reaching results. The easy reason is the obvious one: we’re all human and there isContinue reading “Is your team living somewhere between 100% and “good enough”?”
Your Biz Strategy: Can It Be Shared in 140 Characters or Less?
If you live in the world of social media, Twitter specifically, you know the importance of 140 characters. In that span, you must communicate your message to your audience in such a way that either fully tells a brief headline, status or intriguing hint of more to come. For some, Twitter has become a methodContinue reading “Your Biz Strategy: Can It Be Shared in 140 Characters or Less?”
Three reasons why it pays to be a “2nd try” leader
Are you on LinkedIn? If so, you probably received an email, make that TWO emails from them this week. On January 31st, LinkedIn will stop supporting a standalone Tweets Application which allows users to display tweets from everyone you follow on Twitter on your LinkedIn homepage. Organizations make changes to their services all the time. Continue reading “Three reasons why it pays to be a “2nd try” leader”