It is has happened to most all of us. You start your job so excited. You work like crazy to impress your boss…and then something happens. The intensity is gone. The desire to put forth the effort wains. Then there are those types of industries, oh, let’s say housekeeping where many people are not excited to do their job. What …
Be Chief: It’s a Choice, Not a Title AND 28
I have read and heard it said from numerous coaches and experts, “the only thing you can control is your attitude and your effort”. My guest on A New Direction Rick Miller would add one more to those two true statements…Being Chief, because after all it is a choice, not a title. Rick Miller is an author true of the …
Your Company Culture – Critical Success – Bretton Putter – AND 26
When you have a transparent company culture, you are setting the stage for your company succcess….
Social Media Tactics for Student Athletes, Coaches, Administrators, and Applications for Business – Jay Izso – AND 25
I have heard it said, especially from coaches, “social media and athletes are like oil and water, the two just don’t mix”. Well the same could be said for athletics in general. Because even coaches and high level administrators have found themselves in hot water over a tweet or social post that resulted in termination. Is social media really a …
Managing People, Taking Responsibility – Congratulations! Now Get Over Yourself! – Ralph Peterson – AND 24
I have heard it said by managers, “managing people is like herding cats”. Well, if you have ever been in a position to manage people you know that it can be a difficult task. However, if you have the right trainer and with some regular practice you can manage people effectively and you can become the manager you always hoped …
Forget Rapport, Get Believable, Build Your Credibility from the Inside Out – Rob Jolles – AND 21
Let’s face it we are all in sales. We are constantly trying to sell ourselves to someone for something. We try to build rapport believing that is the quickest way to get the win…but wait…are you believable? Do you really have credibility? Can you do that quickly? Rob Jolles new book “Why People Don’t Believe You…: Building Credibility from the …
Run a Fast, Flexible, Focused Management Team – Ed Muzio – Iterate – AND 19
When I say the word manage, what is the first thing that comes to mind? How about when you hear the word management? What do you envision when you hear the word “team”? Now let me ask you this question: Do your managers behave like a team? Are they efficient? Are they willing to change? In episode 19 of A …