Doug Brown asked: Gone are the days when businesses used to be all about a one man show. Today, responsibility is best delegated to people down in the hierarchy. With more focus being towards core competencies, all mid- and low-level work is gradually being outsourced. So, are you the lone wolf who hordes all the […]
Category: Micro Management
Gaurav Walia asked: Do you know exactly how your employees feel when Monday morning approaches? Are they eager to get back to a satisfying workplace and to perform important tasks? Or, do they sit home Sunday night dreading another week of unimportant work performed for an ogre of a boss? The truth is probably somewhere […]
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Self Mastery as a Way of Life
Theresa Gale asked: Copyright (c) 2008 Theresa Gale Old habits die hard, as the saying goes. And one habit that most of us shareand find difficult to both notice and shakeis our tendency to run “on automatic.” Unconscious patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving are often the silent saboteurs of self mastery in our personal […]
Doug Brown asked: We deal with people on a day to day basis and no two are the same. Some are easy to deal with while others need kid gloves and yet others drive you up the wall. If you are working, you are sure to encounter all kinds of clients as well. Some are […]
Thomas Cutler asked: “Most of the other staffing agencies that I contacted did not specialize in manufacturing which made it more difficult to get them to understand our needs for specialized labor to efficiently produce insert molded products. ResourceMFG (www.resourcemfg.com) has consistently provided specific labor to meet our needs. ResourceMFG staff members are continually challenging […]
Carlana Charles asked: As Virtual Assistants or any professional for that matter, at some point in time you are likely to experience the need to end ties with a particular client.  You may feel this way for a myriad of reasons, especially if it gets to the point when the client does not seem to be worth the time, energy, […]
Brue Baker asked: Motivation techniques are essential for success in anything. Any goal or aspiration requires a lot of effort and the ability to overcome adversity. Motivation is the driving force that keeps you going towards your goal no matter how hard it is or how long it takes to succeed. If your desire is […]
Judi Perkins asked: These five questions go beyond the obvious ones, such as the title of the job, the job description, to whom it would be reporting, and other such basic questions. In fact, it’s unlikely you’ll even need to ask those questions, as they’re usually outlined for you. With some preparation and thought, you […]
Pamela Scott asked: (c) 2008 Pamela Scott This article is directed to the CEO, but it can help anyone in a management position communicate more clearly with staff. Glenn, owner of a midsize professional services firm, describes his situation: “Every January I give a state of the company address to the troops. The usual stuff: […]
Ron Roberts asked: Developing people, helping them grow as contributors, and helping them feel pride in their work produces great benefits to your company. Among other things it: » Improves productivity, » Improves the morale, » Reduces turnover, and » Deepens and broadens your hiring pool. Virtually all research into employee turnover reveals that opportunity […]