What do a rock, a flea, and a plate have in common with a small business? Hint: they’re all associated with surprise and danger. Any ideas?
Lately, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about birthdays. Why?
It’s that time of year when we’re reminded of the life of one of the most famous people in the history of modern civilization. What follows is a little history and a lot of inspiration.
Remember the old joke about war drums in the jungle? A hunter asks a guide, “Should we be worried about those drums?”
Long ago — when I should’ve known better, but didn’t realize it would come back to haunt me — I laughed at old people who complained about being busy.
As we stand here on the threshold of another national election year, it’s appropriate to turn to the legendary book by the late Dr. Spencer Johnson. “Who Moved My Cheese?” tells the story of four characters who ate only one thing: cheese.
Most agree that there are many traits of an effective leader, including: competent, professional, visionary, trustworthy, confident, a communicator and, of course, courageous.
Most days, my getting-ready- to-go-out routine takes two minutes tops. And that includes finding my keys.
People make New Year’s resolutions all the time. But do you know anyone who actually kept one? OK — one person. But that’s the guy who reminded the teacher she forgot to assign the homework.
How many times in my life have I scratched this table? How many times will I be lucky enough to get to do it again?
Regardless of the size of the business, ultimate responsibility for success lies with the CEO. If you’re a small business owner, that’s you. And the most critical CEO tasks that result in success or failure lie in the knowledge and practice of financial management fundamentals.
I’m sitting in room full of strangers, whose feelings at the moment (based on the looks on their faces as they stare at their cellphones) range from total boredom to downright fear.
Here are my 2020 Predictions – my 21st set – by major category. Through 20 years, my record is 73% accuracy.
The dawn of a new year invites us to look back, give thanks, and smile at whatever lies ahead.
“Still crazy after all these years.”
Holiday parties are highly overrated. Unless someone else is hosting them.
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