Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Thriving, Expecting and Leading - August 27, 2012

The Law of Profitability
By Linda Fayerweather


Like the law of gravity, the Law of Profitability does not change over time. Everyone knows that a business must make enough money to pay all its bills but often employees and customers forget that businesses are in business to make a profit. Knowing what your profit does for your business needs to be clear. Profit is key to fueling growth, capital improvements, employee bonuses, corporate sponsorships, having "rainy day funds", and rewarding the risk takers.

If you wonder what people think your business does with your profit - ask. You'd be surprised! Here is what I've heard in the trenches over time to the question "what does this company do with profit?" :
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Monday, June 04, 2012

Vacations and Expectations


June 4, 2012
"Advances are Made by Answering Questions. Discoveries are Made by Questioning Answers."
--Bernard Haisch



Quick Tip for a Productive Week
Summer can be a wonderful distraction from the world of work.  To stay productive when it isn't your week to vacation, creating some distractions does helps.  The apple break has always been a favorite of mine.  When I'm feeling sluggish, can't finish the task or just having really heavy eyelids, it is time for a break.  Taking a walk in the summer sun or rain; crunching an apple or some carrots, even taking a lunch break away from my desk can be a wonderful time management tool.  So often when we feel overworked or overwhelmed, our brains hear us and checkout!  Making a healthy choice to step back, relax and revive can mean a huge difference in meeting my deadlines. 

What is your favorite "get back on track break"? --Linda Fayerweather

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Monday, May 28, 2012

New Adventures


May 28, 2012
"As America celebrates Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have given their lives in our nation's wars." --John M. McHugh



Quick Tip for a Short Work Week
This is a short work week and many of us are dreaming of summer fun. Making some short term expectations for the summer season could mean that beside affording you and your staff some much need R & R, you could reach September with some new ideas or skills. That brings a whole new meaning to the essay "How I spent my Summer Vacation".

Things to do that will make the summer memorable:
  • Read a business book - we at Changing Lanes have lots of suggestions, but even taking one off your stack of "to-read-someday" would be a good start.
  • Read a fiction book - maybe even one of your kids' books; could be the conversation starter you would enjoy.
  • Listen to educational information - so many podcasts are free and on just about any topic. You can even learn a language.
  • Change something in your lifestyle to become more healthy; suggest a challenge to your colleagues, co-workers or family.
  • Attend a Conference and it doesn't have to be work related; it could be something totally different or maybe a hobby!
Now, to really make this happen,
1. Make a SMART goal,
2. Post it so you see it twice a day and we will
3. Have a celebration in September! Oh yes, sharing our goals often helps it happen!

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