“How can your company grow if your people don’t?” It’s a great question to ponder: “How can your company grow if your people don’t?” It’s a question often raised by Gary Hamel, a distinguished professor at the London Business School. Yes, every company wants to grow. But how do you grow a company in these highly competitive, rapidly changing, pressure-filled …
Work On Yourself As Much As You Work On Your Business
Take time for rec-reation before your body makes time for wreck-reation. According to some studies, Americans take fewer vacation days and work more hours per year than workers in other countries. I’m not sure that’s something to be proud of. This pedal-to-the-metal pace has led to a huge amount of job stress. In fact, some statistics say that one of …
No One Will Do Your Professional Development For You
It’s always easier to make a comment than make a difference. It amazes me how some people behave at sporting events. There may be a boxing event, for example, where two superbly conditioned athletes are in the ring. They’ve been working out, six hours a day, six days a week, for six years. They’re down to 3% body fat and …
Complacency Is the Enemy of Opportunity
Security is an illusion. Opportunity is all you have. Today’s tip may be difficult to accept. After all, you were led to believe that you could find security in teddy bears, blankets, parents, teachers, spouses, leaders, and governments. But you’ve also learned that all those things can let you down. The natural, normal state of life is insecurity. You’re going …