Working long hours doesn't necessarily mean you'll accomplish more. If you're excited about a project and have personal interest, you'll most likely utilize all the time you're allotted, but what about those projects that you don't have a personal interest in that are required because of work? When you're not jumping at the gun to start a new project, you often find excuses to not start until later. A couple hours later a project that you said would take 8 hours can be done in 6. A Keep Reading »
Be Proactive: Return and Report
February 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
If you're looking for another attribute to separate you from the masses, returning and reporting is the answer. Returning and reporting is a simple communication principle that increases productivity by leaps and bounds. It's unfortunate that most people don't follow it because this simple behavior would increase their indispensability. Fortunately for you though, you're going to start today, right? In most businesses or organizations the leaders give out instructions and don't hear Keep Reading »
30 Minutes. 6 Changes. 6 Letters.
February 18, 2010 By 4 Comments
This story has a long history, so long that I’m starting at the end. There’s always room for process improvement, especially in corporate America. Even well-oiled machines need tweaking to keep them running smoothly. Comcast, my home telephone provider--yes, I said home phone, not cell phone (and yes, they still exist)--made changes to their customer's online account management system. This change inadvertently locked my online account keeping me from accessing my monthly bills which Keep Reading »
How to Network: Getting Started with the Basics
February 17, 2010 By 5 Comments
Do you remember that guy you spoke to who knew everybody? Or that one lady who could find anything with just a few phone calls? What about the friend who always has the hook ups? Those people are networkers, and it makes their lives easier. You can be one of them. It's impossible to capture all networking facets in a single blog post, but I've created some networking fundamentals to get you started. The most important part is that you start networking today--don't wait. The sooner you Keep Reading »
