When someone asks your employees or coworkers what they do for a living, how do they respond? With excitement and enthusiasm or with defeat and disillusionment? Too many employees and too many workplaces fall into the second category. But it doesn’t have to be that way, if you apply the six secrets found in every positive, high performing organization. ► …
Continuing Education: Is it really worth it?
When I met with my physician for my annual physical recently, I asked him why he has chosen not to retire. After all, he is 77 years old. He replied, “I find excitement in the challenge of keeping up with all the advancements in the medical field. I read trade journals, listen to audio CDs, watch DVDs, attend seminars, and …
You Can't Afford NOT To Train And Motivate Your Team
If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. I’m in the “education business” and the “motivational speaking business,” and I love it. Indeed, I feel blessed and privileged to speak to so many people in so many organizations and see so many positive results. However, when it comes to those two “businesses,” I must admit that I have two very …
Constant Change Requires Constant Learning
When change is constant, learning is critical. Wayne Bennett talks about the man who walked into a psychiatrist’s office. He said, “Doc, every time I see nickels, dimes, and quarters, I have a panic attack! What’s my problem?” “Oh, that’s easy,” the doctor answered. “You’re just afraid of change.” Well, maybe you, or your team, or your company is afraid …