Don’t Fear Being Imperfect. Fear Being Normal.

No, this post isn’t going to be perfect. I’ll flub some grammar. Some sentences may not be the best in terms of readability.  I’m a very busy guy and unless you’re looking for a writer, the tip I’m about to give you will outweigh the...

Failure Analysis

I believe it is very important to look closely at why things went wrong when things go wrong. We can learn from our mistakes. But how can you look closely at failure without your desire for ‘better’ devolving to a blame game?Before answering that question,...

A Bad Plan is Still Better Than No Plan—Usually

What are the goals of your business for the summer months? Have you made a plan or are you just hustling to get through each month?I know what I need to get done tomorrow. I will get those “must complete” items finished no matter how many interruptions...

Apology. Quick Tip.

First.Sorry I have not posted for a while. I have been extremely BIZZY. That’s the goal, right? So I just haven’t had the time to post something worth reading. That is my tip.If you blog, don’t post just to post. Have something of value to say. If...

Still HR?

As I prepare for the 25th annual HR Symposium in Santa Clara, I am in wonder with what should be considered on the top 10 list of politically incorrect terms, yet survives common usage, namely HR. Human Resources.For all the talk about ‘people’ being every...