Okay, I admit it, I’m not a fan of Daylight Saving Time. I wish our clocks could be left alone, aligned with high noon.
There’s little evidence DST achieves its primary goal of energy savings. According to SleepBetter.org the Lost Hour costs the American economy $434 million in lost production and medical expenses. Regardless, we continue this costly practice.
Research shows that workers…
“It’s been another great month,” Tom reported to his managers. “Sales hit their numbers plus 3% … way to go Luke.”
“Thanks, Tom. I’m excited we exceeded October’s budget,” Luke beamed. “The guys really worked hard … and that means we qualify for our quarterly bonus!”
“Yes, way to go, we all know sales’ worked really hard,” Mary muttered to herself. Silently her thoughts yelled, “Must be nice….
“So we’re all in agreement with the proposed commission changes,” Julie asked her sales team. Everyone nodded without looking up from the report.
In the break room Mike dumped his cold coffee unable to hold back any longer, “Julie’s plan is really going to hurt my pay check next year. Can you believe we’re changing commission structure…again?”
“That’s how she operates,” Amy agonized. “I just don’t trust her…
As Darren Hardy sits with one of America’s most powerful businesswomen he asks, “What is the number one contributing factor to all the success you’ve had?”
His guest is co-chair of Disney Media Networks and president of ABC Television, one of the largest and most recognized conglomerates in the world.
“The number one key to success, here at Disney and really in every business, is the team.”…
“How long has the first Thursday of September been on the calendar?” I ask.
“A very long time,” my inner voice whispered.
I probed further, “And how long has the First Thursday Next Level Leadership Lunch been on the calendar?”
Without judgment, the truthful answer comes out, “Eight months.”
Relentlessly, the reflective exercise continued, “And when did you send the reminder?”
With no place to hide, “Less than a…
This morning, I saw it again. That overgrown tree continued to thrive, blocking out the light. My patch of Bermuda grass thinned. Erosion began eating away the slope.
I knew what to do. I knew how to do it.
Procrastination had worked before, but not this morning.
“Just do it,” I thought.
No, it wasn’t on my calendar. But on Tuesday morning at 7:30 AM I marched to the…
Mark arrived at Denver International Airport and settled-in at Gate A-7. “May I have your attention, please?” the gate attendant’s voice competed with the noisy airport. “There is a gate change for Flight 2356 to Phoenix, it will now depart from Gate B-15.”
Making his way through Terminal B Mark spotted Elway’s where they feature a uniquely Colorado menu. “With a delayed…
