by Chris Reich | Aug 15, 2014 | General Business
Here’s one of the most important tips you’ll ever receive. Only a small fraction will do it. Maybe 1% of those who read this. Maybe fewer.Look at what you are good at or perhaps even just average. Now, immediately go to work on getting better at those...
by Chris Reich | Aug 15, 2014 | General Business
NOTE: I wrote this in 2011. If anything, the situation is even worse today. As we head into Labor Day, let me ask that we stop blaming the working people for all the woes of business.I’m sick of handing over our manufacturing base to China because...
by Chris Reich | Jul 14, 2014 | Business, Business Tip, Could Be Better, General Business, Small Improvements
Think about this: a meeting that goes to total agreement could very well indicate a serious problem. A meeting with lots of disagreement just might reflect a very healthy environment.
by Chris Reich | Jun 18, 2014 | General Business
The question was asked by the poet years ago, “can’t we all get along?” Should we make that a goal in business? I am not sure it’s always a good idea. Of course, we won’t have affection for everyone we work with. There will be times when...
by Chris Reich | Jun 16, 2014 | Could Be Better
What’s that? Squirm? Yes indeed. If this doesn’t make you very uneasy something is wrong. Innovation. That’s right. When we hear a new idea we expect that ‘ah ha’ moment. We expect the new idea to ‘resonate’ or feel...