“What gets measured gets managed” is a popular quote attributed to Peter F. Drucker.[1] Bill Hewlett, co-founder of Hewlett Packard also reportedly said, “You cannot manage what you cannot measure…and what... read more →
What I am about to say may sound like heresy to those who are looking to be more productive, but bear with me. I am a little ADD, so I... read more →
In our first lesson on productivity, we talked about identifying your definite major purpose (as Napoleon Hill described it).[1] If you have a definite major purpose, you know what you are... read more →
My neighbor, Jimmy, seems to really enjoy yard work. Actually, I am not sure if he enjoys it or if he enjoys the manicured appearance of his yard, but he... read more →
As we begin this series on personal productivity, the logical place to start is with a discussion of focus. You don’t want to get more things done. You want to get the right things done.... read more →
Last year, we spent the summer reviewing the major works of Seth Godin.[1] This book tour covered a dozen or more of his best works and it primarily focused on... read more →
This lesson was not planned but it was too good not to share. Last week, I visited the Goose Creek/Cane Bay GBN group. We briefly reviewed the previous four parts of... read more →
“A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon.” -Napoleon Bonaparte In the last lesson, we reviewed evidence that showed that appreciating your people leads to... read more →
I am going to reveal one of the fastest ways that you could become a better manager, increase morale, and develop stronger relationships with your people. Would you be interested... read more →
We have been discussing the power of appreciation. In the first lesson, we reviewed how Joe Girard became the “World’s Greatest Car Salesman” according to the Guinness Book of World... read more →