As we move through another holiday season I’m reminded that, for better or worse, in our society a lot of the holidays is about “wants”.  As the father of two 6-year-olds that especially rings true – if you don’t’ believe me, ask to see my kids’ Christmas lists.  When we’re kids we want this or … Read more

This week’s post comes from our friend Grant Field of MGI South Queensland.  Grant originally posted this on MGI’s web site & was gracious enough to allow us to use it here.  It’s always a relevant topic, but it’s been especially so given what’s happened economically over the past few years.  Thanks Grant!………………………………………………………………….. Three Reasons … Read more

Recently I was involved in a meeting in which the topic of employee performance review came up.  As soon as they were mentioned, the eye-rolling and groaning started.  It’s almost a tradition:  start talking about performance reviews and watch the meeting deteriorate. And it’s not just us.  According to a 2010 Study by Psychology Today, … Read more

There is and has been a lot of talk about the Baby Boomers over the past few years.  How many of them will be leaving the workforce and what that means for the transition of businesses.  We’ve talked about it, thought about it, blogged about it, and it is a big deal.  Today I’m thinking … Read more