The consistent, unproductive preoccupation with all the things we have to do is the single largest consumer of time and energy.
The consistent, unproductive preoccupation with all the things we have to do is the single largest consumer of time and energy.
Topics: Business Skills, Goals, Managing Stress
All winning teams are goal oriented. Teams like these win consistently because everyone connected with them concentrates on specific objectives. They go about their business with blinders on; nothing will distract them from achieving their aims.
-Alexander Graham Bell
Topics: Business Skills, Goals, Job Satisfaction, Self Improvement
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"If you accept this price, I'll have a lot more work for you in the future." Agree to this deal only if the following points are true:
- Michael C. Donaldson, Negotiating for Dummies |
Topics: Business Skills, Negotiation, Decision Making
Topics: Business Skills, Branding, Leadership and Management
What is good leadership? It starts with leading by example. Don't expect your staff to do something if you're not doing it yourself. Absolutely every single thing you ask or require of your staff you must also be willing to do yourself. This doesn't mean you need to do their jobs, but it does mean you should know how to and you should be willing to pitch in when necessary. It also means you need to abide by all of the same rules, and you must be consistent. Many owners try to justify their bad behavior by telling me, "Yeah, but I am the boss." But all that their employees see is a boss who is lazy and two-faced. You can't exempt yourself just because you're in charge.
-Tabatha Coffey, Own It!
Topics: Business Skills, Culture, Honesty and Trust, Leadership and Management
