Does your office, cubicle or workspace sometimes feel like a prison? You are not alone. Being chained to your desk or other area can hamper productivity, reduce morale, or even cause fatigue. Changing your environment (even if briefly) can often get you “over the hump.” Positives of Getting Outside the Office Taking breaks can shorten […]
What does it sound like at your office? Is it quiet? Is there ambient music? Are people plugged into their iPods? What you (and your team) listen to, can add to their productivity, or take away from it. Music, etc. in the office Sometimes you need to drown out the noise around you Music without […]
If you are looking for love at work, you are probably “Looking for love in all the wrong places.” However, sometimes it happens anyway. So if you decide to “take the plunge,” there are some basic rules to follow, at least according to an article we found. Love At The Office Rules Proceed with your […]
It’s Star Wars Day! And the crew has found some Star Wars business lessons to help you harness the (business) Force and allow it to flow. Star Wars Business Infographic Your focus determines your reality (being positive) No Stormtrooper would dream of disobedience (individuality trumps sheers numbers) Han Solo’s expertise was initially purchased for a […]
Do you know what a “SWOT” Analysis is? We didn’t until about four months ago. David and Sean break down this review process and explain how it can help any sized business do what they do better. The SWOT Strengths – What are you and your business really good at? What sets you apart from […]
Are you wanting to start your own business, but short of cash? Do you want to get out of your rat race to enter the exciting world of entrepreneurship? Does this sound like a bad infomercial? The truth is you can start your own cheap business with little or no money. David and Sean break […]
How seriously do you take personal health? Does your personal health affect your ability to do your job? As a leader, what do others see in you from a personal health standpoint? Dave, Sean and Mollie jump into the health pool in this week’s episode. Your Personal Health Being sick keeps you from being effective […]
Business leaders often find themselves so far in the weeds that they rarely see the “whole forest.” Your building is an often-neglect aspect of your business. It can become overlooked, ignored or forgotten. Your Building Says (About Your Business) We are professionals (or not) We are friendly and welcoming (or not) We are creative (or […]
The business life is full of ups and downs. Whether you are an entrepreneur, freelancer, or work for someone else, there will be times when you want to quit. It is the passion for what you do that gets you through “the dark times.” Why Passion Matters Passion gets you trough the “dark times” Passion when […]
It is said that experience is the toughest teacher. David, Sean and Mollie a lesson or two they have learned in business over the years — but not before David goes on an epic rant about sponsorships, politics and swearing. Lesson Learned: Experience Talks No matter how bad things seem, it will be OK in […]