Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart is immortalized by his famous statement that while he couldn’t define pornography, “I know it when I see it.” He pretty much spoke for all of us in that regard.
Frequently, contractors will ask how much volume
should a salesperson or project manager be able to sell. This is a very
difficult question to answer because there are so many variables.
Happy New Year! These three words always bring
on thoughts of new beginnings and new challenges. I like that the beginning of
the calendar year is the time when we look forward instead of back. It is the
time when we resolve to do new things or to do old things better.
Most bosses tend to see themselves as leaders
even if they are not. Leadership comes in all shapes, sizes and forms but is
one of the most misused buzzwords business academics and consultants like to
pontificate about.
There are many ingenious methodologies designed for motivating safe work practices among your employees. One of the most popular methods of controlling the way in which workers make decisions concerning jobsite safety is to offer them incentives.
The first column of this year had me looking
forward with an optimistic point of view. I must tell you that compared to some
other years my numbers have actually been off in 2010, but the outlook has
really worked for me. Not only with my business, but on a personal level as
well. I am not a born optimist so I have to work at it.