30 May 2011 Here in the States, tomorrow is a day to remember all the people who have served in the military, with special tribute to those who have given their lives protecting us. Words to reflect upon this day include: Duty Valor Honor Loyalty Commitment Be we so fortunate […]
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Kedging, Motivation and Lean
30 April 2011 Winter is over and it is time to kedge out; get into action. E-bits takes Daniel Pink’s thoughts on motivation and couples them with a sailing practice called “kedging” to create a one-two punch setting yourself up for success. Enter Bob Stauble. Bob is one of the […]
ATTITUDE…reaping the results of what you sow
Enter, if you will, the “No victim zone” and explore the relationship between attitude and results. Four times this past week I have experienced the profound impact of attitude on a person‟s career and success. Attitude is worthy of our consideration. How many times have you heard someone say “that […]
Finding Innovation at the Verge
30 March 2011 The recent issue of CFO magazine speaks to the continuing importance of cash management in this economy. Last week at the Young Entrepreneurs meeting people talked about underestimating how bad their worst-case scenario would be. There is still no time to “take a breath” in this economy. […]
1-800-BAD BOSS…are you ready?
8 February 2011 Of particular interest to those of you in the United States, the Obama administration announced on December 13, 2010 a new partnership with the American Bar Association to give counsel to unresolved complaints under the Fair Labor Standards Act or the Family Medical Leave Act. Workers with […]
Increase YOUR Value with Optimism
31 January 2011 And a Happy New Year to the ValueTree™ community. Here is the best gift I can give you for increasing YOUR value in 2011, six affirmations to open yourself to the possibilities of a new year. Cut this out and post it where you will see it, […]
DO NOT give Le Creuset cookware this Christmas
23 November 2010 Le Creuset. Enamel-coated, cast iron cookware. Beautiful…except at Le Creuset CAST stands for Crack-and-Shatter Technology. Cast iron, I always thought as robust, indestructible and heirloom quality; so you can imagine my shock when the brand new, $260 saucier pan got bumped off the counter and broke in […]
LABOR DAY…a “thank you” to all who work so hard, everyday
May 2010 Today is Labor Day here in the States. Historically, a day to celebrate the Labor Movement created in 1894 as a peace token by President Grover Cleveland after troublesome labor clashes. Let me take a broader perspective on labor and generalize it to all of us out there […]
MEMORIAL DAY…a “thank you” to all who serve
30 May 2010 Here in the States, tomorrow is a day to remember all the people who have served in the military, with special tribute to those who have given their lives protecting us. Regardless of where you live in the world, if you have served in the military to […]
Visible Problems Get Solved
29 March 20120 Was it rude to fill a Material Controller’s office with boxes of problem parts waiting for his resolution? Not if you subscribe to a school of thought called “Management by Eye.” Making the invisible visible and reducing the complex to simple opens the door to a world […]