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Good Habits Will Change Everything
Do you have some good habits? There is always so much discussion about changing bad habits what should you consider as good or better? Workplaces are filled with opportunity. The opportunity to make some positive motion or the opportunity to drag things down. Everyone wants better, but how do you get there? Habits often develop
Procrastination Is Something You Own
Do you struggle with procrastination? Does it haunt you, sabotage your productivity, and leave yourself or others disappointed? Many people are busy. Just being busy doesn’t mean that you are productive. Ask someone in your workplace, or ask a small business owner, “What’s up, how’s it going?” They may often reply with, “Busy.” When you
Team Contribution Is What Really Matters, Isn’t It?
Are you making a good team contribution? Are you working within the bounds, coloring inside the lines, and being a positive role model? Team contributions come in at least two flavors. One flavor suggests that you precisely follow all the rules. It is a path of working within the system, no thinking, just doing. It
Happy Boss, Happy Life? Maybe or Maybe Not
Do you have a happy boss? Does that make your life a little easier? First, the boss can also be a metaphor for the customer. It could also be applicable to members of the board of directors or other stakeholders. Are you making them happy? Often, everyone is working hard to satisfy the boss. In
Improving Attitude, Is It Possible Or Unlikely?
Do you believe that improving attitude is possible? What is a bad attitude and how does it develop? Perhaps arguable, but the perception of someone having a bad attitude is just that, a perception. It is probably a perception within the bounds of consideration for what a normal or good attitude should look like. Attitude
Targeted Work Is Always Better Than None At All
Do you do targeted work? Meaning work that is for a specific audience or customer. What if you did nothing because you couldn’t satisfy everyone? It happens often. The quest to please everyone is often stronger than the quest to please a few. Many people struggle with trying to please. Is it a sticking point
Talent Bar or Skills Gap, Which Is It?
Has the talent bar been set too high? Do you have the talent required to do the job, to fit in, or to become a success? There is a belief, and likely strong evidence, to support the idea that sometimes people give up too soon. Children in sports are often encouraged. Nice arm! That kid
Problem Solution Is a Choice You Make
Are you searching for the problem solution or are you a contributor? When it comes to human interaction in the workplace you have a choice. While conflict is a normal part of people working together it is how you manage conflict that has the most impact. Everyone entering the workplace, every day has a set
Workplace Ruckus And What You Should Do Next
Have you experienced workplace ruckus? Of course you have. It happens often and it might be something good if it is properly managed. In late 2002, Honda developed and released for the 2003 model year a small scooter type motorcycle that was called the Honda Ruckus. Powered by a small 49cc engine it likely has
Research Indicates Doesn’t Mean It’s Factual
For years there was a commercial with the line, “Four out of five dentists surveyed…” Surveyed for what, their opinion? Yes, of course. When someone suggests, “research indicates” it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is factual. In society many people are driven by the information they receive. That information is not always factual, it may
