In recent years business has been criticized as a major cause of social, environmental, and economic problems. Companies are widely thought to be prospering at the expense of their communities. Trust in business has fallen to new lows, leading government officials to set policies that undermine competitiveness and sap economic growth. Business is caught in …
Why on Earth not think big?
Why limit yourself? Whatever you dream or believe you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. If you have something valuable in mind, a service to offer, an idea to develop, or even your own raw talent to use, then you owe it to yourself – and to others – to increase …
Stay Focused at Work
In a world filled with instant access to information, coworkers and friends, finishing a solid eight hours of work seems nearly impossible. Avoiding distractions, however, is not a Herculean task. Just like getting to the gym each day, staying focused while at work is a matter of building good habits. 1. Stay positive no matter …
Managing Ego
It shouldn’t be surprising that there are so many egotistic people out there. Let’s face it – most of us like to get praised and recognized for who we are, or what we do. Reinforcement of our self-importance feels like a highly addictive drug. It’s not hard to get carried away with it, especially if we actually have …
Do What You Love
Love and work don't always go together but, if you think about it, there is a very strong link between success in work, including management work, and the love that you have for your work. Without love for your work, you cannot possibly reach your full potential or do it with joy. The Lebanese poet, …
