Clik here to view.
Volunteer Organizational Psychology 101
The secret to maintaining an effective and successful volunteer organization is to remember “volunteer” is the operative word. Too many volunteer organization leaders act as if they are running a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The July Blogathon
I mentioned last week that a group of my speaker friends are blogging together for the month of July. It’s a great exercise to not only get us to blog more frequently, but to help the newcomers figure...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Early Bird Politics… Sunday Musings
There’s a rhythm in the desert. We humans think we’re so different from the other critters that roam this earth, but not really. If we watch how they interact, we’ll find great insights into ourselves...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Networking a Life Saver in a Down Economy
Harvey MacKay wrote a book about it: “Dig Your Well Before You Need it.” He said you need to get your ducks in a row when things are going great, and not wait until your life or business is hanging by...
View ArticleClik here to view.
It’s Time Small Business Takes Success Back
Quality Circles, Total Quality Management (TQM), Management by Objective (MBO), Management by Wandering Around (MBWA), Six Sigma, Empowerment Training ~ Sound familiar? Then you’ve been around as long...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Community Trumps Tragedy
I was touched by the community pride in Halifax, Nova Scotia on the 99th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Museums and displays proudly and solemnly showcase the efforts of Nova Scotians when...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Reviving Work Ethic, Interview with Eric Chester
I caught up with Eric Chester on his new book, Reviving the Work Ethic. Beth: Eric, in your view, what’s wrong with work ethic in America? Eric: The decline of work ethic is not uniquely an American...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to travel safely through airports
It’s that time of year. Americans pack their stuff and take off for places deemed better than their backyard. If you are one of those, and if you have not traveled much in the past decade, take some...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Those Pesky Millenials: Interviewing Tips
First – people are people. I think of “Millenials” as anyone around the ages of 17-28, even though some are still in High School. Your candidates may be students still in college or those who opted for...
View ArticleMy New Hire Looked Better on Paper. Now What?
Employment of humans is tricky business. An interview is like dating. We need to be a detective, psychologist, analyst, motivator, and entrepreneur. In short, an all-around sleuth. Here’s a question I...
View Article
