Expectations are great…until they are not met. We all have certain expectations and when they aren’t met, we can’t help but feel let down —we hoped things might turn out one way, but they fell short. What happens when we disappoint the people for whom we work? Is getting a complaint from our boss or [...]
If You’re Not Growing, You Might As Well Get Going!
October 6, 2009
Let’s talk professional development for a moment. This can be any or all of these: A computer course at your local community college A seminar on social networking A trade show with some education attached A course given by your industry’s trade association A class in your particular field given by a national association (i.e. [...]
TRUST IS THE HARDEST THING TO FIND AND THE EASIEST THING TO LOSE
June 24, 2009
According to Forbes magazine, trust “enables people to do business with one another.” That is a fascinating concept. In fact, there is a percentage value associated with trust…99.5%. This means that for every dollar you or your firm sells or raises, 99 cents comes from the fact that someone trusts you. THIS IS A VERY [...]