Why should you care about my viewpoints?Good question - you don't know me - but obviously - You're confused and maybe even a bit fed up by your new assignment and it's lack of clarity...Typical problem!My specialty:Getting what I call "sorry ass - stranded in the ditch - projects up'n running FAST!And by fast, I mean just that...Fast, or instant - in like 90 days or less... And in 6 to 7 months or less, depending on size and shape - So God-Damned...more
In the past, filing bankruptcy was like having a Scarlet Letter on your chest. Bankruptcy made people outcasts and pariahs. It was as if a contagious disease struck, and no one wanted to be near you for fear of infection.Today, bankruptcy doesn't quite have the stigma it used to. Many of the world's most successful people have filed for bankruptcy. These people hit rock bottom, and have bounced back to become wildly successful. To emerge from...more
Much has been written about changing organizational culture. It's an exciting topic because of the enormous potential benefits derived from changing an organization's culture. While exciting because of its enormous potential, attempting to change organizational culture can lead to enormous frustration.It is important to understand how deeply the roots of organizational culture go. Organizational culture is rooted in the shared tacit assumptions of the organization. These tacit beliefs drive behavior throughout the organization.Edgar Schein believes organizational culture provides members of the organization "stability, consistency, and meaning." The change agent who threatens those three things will surely meet strong resistance.Schreyoegg, Oechsler, and Waechter (three German researchers) believe organizational culture provides members with a worldview: how to perceive, how to conceptualize, and how to make decisions.In my book, "Strategic Organizational Change," I offered six reasons for organizational culture's stubborn resistance to change:1. it is implicit rather than explicit2. it is woven into everyday practice3. it leads to uniform thinking and behavior4. it is historically...more
Your current financial situation is a direct reflection of your inner relationship with Money making and management. Author of Financial Alchemy, Morgana Rae says "If you don't like your finances, something needs to change in your relationship". This is where Alchemy comes in. Alchemy is the art of transformation. With roots in ancient Egypt and...more
Christian business opportunities can literally transform your life. You'll be able to balance your personal and professional responsibilities, increase your sense of financial security, and integrate your Christian beliefs into your workday.With a Christian Home Business, you can make your own meals instead of purchasing expensive restaurant food....more
There is a struggle for power and everybody is involved. Everybody is doing everything in his power, at times even over set limits, to extend what he currently have.Why?It is commonly believed that we can only enjoy things that we control. Because of that, we want more power so that we can exercise more control over things.That is the truth -- a half of it.Some people take advantage of others to advance their own agenda. Others in their way to success lead in their train people who have their own share of the success as well.Jesus said, "Give and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you." (Luke 6:38 ESV)That is the other half.If you share the power that is in your stead, people will allow you to influence their lives more. You will end up having more control.You didn't have it because you are pulling the strings behind the scenes but because people do willingly submit themselves under your authority. It's no longer because they have to, but because they want to.Why would they do that?They understand that you value their success as much as our own.About...more
Will people pay real dollars for virtual money to help their virtual characters buy in-game goods?One gamer, who goes by the screen name Haylo, said he spent $10 to $20 real dollars a month on in-game platinum(all nonexistent, of course) to buy...more
One of the biggest mistakes that I see small business owners make is to spend their money (or time) on marketing or advertising, not get the results they want and then conclude that marketing doesn't work. Or they keep on spending their money and...more
In Virginia, Isle of Wight, York and Surry counties all share some unique characteristics. Each one of these counties represents a different piece of early American history and continues to grow as a part of our nation's future. They also share the...more
As a leader, your success depends upon your ability to get things done: up, down and across all lines. To survive and succeed, you must learn four essential skills of persuading people. You must convince others to take action on your behalf even when...more
How do you convince leaders to change? Executive coaching offers a tremendous opportunity to leverage the talent and resources of leaders. Coaching is no longer reserved for problem leaders. It is frequently sought by top performers whose...more
The business enterprise has two, and only two, basic functions: marketing and innovation. It is not necessary for a business to grow bigger; but it is necessary that it constantly grow better. - Peter F. DruckerThe organization that fails to...more