Hiring Priority, Skill or spirit?
Business is picking up and it’s time to start hiring. After you get past the basics of the job, what should be your priority? Skills or Spirit? Below is an article from Michelle Randall with some interesting insight and examples. http://www.fastcompany.com/1793369/hiring-for-skill-or-spirit Link to this post!
Why You Should Stop Being a Wimp
Who succeeds in the world of work? It’s not the person that sits back and takes no chances. This is a great article from Suzanne Lucas. http://www.bnet.com/blog/evil-hr-lady/why-you-should-stop-being-a-wimp/2671 Link to this post!
Helping companies run better, grow faster and make more money
Insperity – Helping companies run better, grow faster and make more money. My last post talked about how business owners can achieve greater profitability with a human capital strategy. Insperity can help make that happen for small and medium-sized companies. http://youtu.be/z9Xi4yTon-E Contact me at broh@dfwbusinesspro.com for more information. Link to this post!
Business Owners make more money with an effective Human Capital Strategy!
Business Owners make more money with an effective Human Capital Strategy! For centuries we have known that leading and motivating employees in a positive way results in a better place for everyone to work. It also drives greater revenue and profits for the business. A 1994 Harvard Business Study of 435 public companies showed that [...] Read More »
“Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.”
“Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.” Coach Wooden’s quote is more important today than ever before. The rapid changes and multitude of inputs that surround us can be overwhelming. What should I do now? How can I ensure we can still win tomorrow? One of the most important questions to ask [...] Read More »
Graciousness can pay priceless dividends.
When it comes to serving customers, working with employees or just dealing with people, Bob Greene writes on how graciousness can pay priceless dividends. And it doesn’t cost a thing. 4-star general, 5-star grace You may have heard the story about what happened between White House adviser Valerie Jarrett and Four-star Army Gen. Peter Chiarelli at a recent [...] Read More »
Your Reputation: Golden or Gone in an Instant.
One of a person’s most valuable assets is their reputation. Sam Richter’s comments and ideas below are a must read. What You Say Online IS Your Reputation You’ve spent your entire working career carefully crafting and protecting your reputation. You’re honest with suppliers and work exceptionally hard to exceed your clients’ expectations. You operate with [...] Read More »
Extreme customer care does not cost, it pays!
Extreme customer care does not cost, it pays. Most of us have heard the saying, “please a customer and they will tell a friend. Treat a customer badly and they will tell ten friends.” The story below from Dr. Philip Humbert tells us times have changed. Even if your business is not participating in social [...] Read More »
You can’t do great things if you’re just a little better than everybody else!
I read several articles over the holidays that got me thinking about the new year, careers and business leadership. The article below aims to help employees with career and work/life balance. Indirectly Mr. Taylor is advising business owners on managing employees, their business and themselves. Eventually the “I’m just thankful for a job” business climate [...] Read More »
Register, Protect and Defend
Register, Protect and Defend By Barbara Findlay Schenck Published December 08, 2010 | Business on Main Paul Allen’s recent patent infringement suit against Facebook, Google and other tech giants has fueled discussions from boardrooms to coffee shops. What needs to be protected, how can you put protections in place, and how do you defend intellectual [...] Read More »