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Gift of Giving

We have just celebrated Christmas with the frenzy of buying gifts for everyone on the lists, lists which keep growing each year.  Not everyone on the list is really that important to us; however, we feel that we MUST give … Continue reading

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Thankfulness

As I look back on my life and career, so many mistakes have been made and a major one was always forging ahead without looking from side to side being thankful for those around me who were also forging ahead, … Continue reading

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And the Wind Bloweth

Which direction is the wind blowing today in your business? Zechariah 8:17…Thse are the things that you shall do: Speak the truth to one another, render in your gates judgments that are true and make for peace, do not devise … Continue reading

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Is Patience a Virtue

Are we born with patience or do we acquire it?  Do our parents teach us in subtle ways how to handle situations?  Are we allowed to get away with things because it is just too much effort to correct and … Continue reading

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Management Follow-Up

The one liner used so often with many meanings is…………….let’s see if you can figure it out. It can mean responsibility and lack of responsibility at the same time.  It causes the loss of a job and can add to a … Continue reading

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Management by Walking Around

Everything old is new again.   This theory produced results over 40 years ago, was forgot, and now is back in existence as the correct way to manage. Why then do so many supervisors sit behind a desk all day long? … Continue reading

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Responsibilities

How much does the job pay? What are my hours? Will I have insurance? How many weeks vacation do I get? Do I receive a clothing allowance? Is an automobile provided along with the gasoline? Oh, I guess I really … Continue reading

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Educational Excellence

As a management trainee, I was like  a sponge in a sea of education.  Learn this, learn that, observe, act upon, take notes, time was of no importance and those individuals who were in positions of authority had my utmost … Continue reading

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The Family Business

FAMILY AND BUSINESS Aren’t you tired of nepotism or favoritism at work with family and friends of managment?  What has always been interesting to me is that we go through the interview process to see if we “MEET” the qualifications … Continue reading

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Money Money and More Money

MONEY, MONEY AND MORE MONEY If I were getting paid what I am worth,  I would be happy. My schedule is not what I want and they are asking me to do things that are not part of my job description.  … Continue reading

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