I beg you to stop with the reams of data to solve every problem. It takes too much time for things that should be directional in nature. I am not talking about engineering tolerances and things that require precision. I am talking about issues that need accurate information, but not perfect information. For instance, if … Continue reading Stop Overanalyzing: The Cost of Data Paralysis
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Time to Start Planning
As the New Year begins with school routines, it's essential to strategize for the upcoming year, starting with a budget based on historical earnings. By projecting income and expenses, individuals and companies can plan effectively. Strategic planning encompasses various components, and assistance is available for those needing guidance in navigating their business objectives.
Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Leadership: A Relativist Approach
Upon reflection on current circumstances, it is clear. One of the most valuable abilities in leadership is acting ethically. This means acting without regard for personal gain. In one of my courses, we examine ethics by weighing utilitarian perspectives. We emphasize what benefits the majority. We then contrast this with egoism, which focuses on personal … Continue reading Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Leadership: A Relativist Approach
How Job Descriptions Give You Clues about the Company Posting Them
I was speaking with a student regarding their “first real job” as they are set to graduate in December. They asked for help in reviewing some job descriptions for them. As we went through the listings, it dawned on me that we were learning a lot about the companies without them realizing it.The job description … Continue reading How Job Descriptions Give You Clues about the Company Posting Them
Keeping Your Team Engaged
The Good Old Days- People Together in an Office- Photo by fauxels on Pexels.com As we are coming on six months of working from home, you are probably feeling disconnected from your team. I have seen a million articles all giving great advice on how to remove the isolation being felt by teams. However, I … Continue reading Keeping Your Team Engaged
Where Do You Invest First?
Photo by energepic.com on Pexels.com For businesses that are just now reopening or were decimated by the pandemic, the tasks to get back to normal are enormous. From how to keep your team safe to how to provide a great user experience with the new restrictions, it can be overwhelming and scary. I believe that … Continue reading Where Do You Invest First?
When Your Partner Doesn’t Get It
As many of you know, my company launched a new division to help people navigate their health journey through advocacy. In developing the company, we realized that we needed a couple of key partners to get this accomplished and I wanted to elaborate on the behavior of one because their handling of a situation is … Continue reading When Your Partner Doesn’t Get It
Compassion Versus Sympathy and Empathy
I work with a special needs sports program in my town. One of my roles is to explain to our teenaged volunteers how we want them to interact with our athletes and what kinds of behavior are acceptable. The class is a little heavy handed as we feel that our culture of kindness is the … Continue reading Compassion Versus Sympathy and Empathy
What Happens When No One Wants to be the Leader?
I was thinking about the horrible situation at Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics. It was an institutional epic fail that is a classic case of no one stepping up to be the leader. Everyone focused on their personal agendas and did not look to be the one to stand above the madness. It reminded … Continue reading What Happens When No One Wants to be the Leader?
A Lesson in Credibility
I had a little misstep in my class the other day. I shredded the attendance sheet before I had a chance to input it into my spreadsheet. So, I did what every trusting professor would do, I asked the students at the next class to mark whether they attended the previous class. Then a funny … Continue reading A Lesson in Credibility
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