Let’s face it: it’s harder than we thought it would be. A recent Pew Research Center poll revealed that most parents (62%) say that being a parent is harder than they expected, and more than one in four (26%) say it’s “a lot harder.” Unfortunately, those little tykes don’t come with an owner’s manual nor any training. Teachers feel the…
When leading people, there is a time to tell, teach, and coach; it’s essential to know the difference and when to use each to maximum effectiveness. Teaching is about you. Coaching is about others, and telling is about short-term action with limited results. Consider using the 80-10-10 plan. WHEN TO TELL (10%) 10% might even be a high estimate, but…
In each industry, you can usually find companies that stand out. If you run one of these stand-out businesses, your customers don’t just buy from you; they love you. They buy your T-shirts and stickers so they can declare to the world that they are associated with your company. They wait in long lines to be the first to have…
This blog post has been adapted from Jeff Henderson’s bestselling personal and professional growth resource, Know What You’re FOR. Jeff’s marketing expertise has contributed to the success of the Atlanta Braves, Callaway Gardens, Lake Lanier Islands, and Chick-fil-A, Inc. Know What You’re FOR provides an effective growth strategy for work and for life. And as our book of the week,…
This blog post has been adapted from Jeff Henderson’s bestselling personal and professional growth resource, Know What You’re FOR. Jeff’s marketing expertise has contributed to the success of the Atlanta Braves, Callaway Gardens, Lake Lanier Islands, and Chick-fil-A, Inc. Know What You’re FOR provides an effective growth strategy for work and for life. And as our book of the week,…
When I was young, my family moved a lot. My dad was an engineer in the space program, and he worked with several different aviation organizations to develop guidance systems for rockets to use when orbiting the Earth. When you move a lot, you are frequently “the new guy.” I learned much about what it feels like to be an…
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