Priorities of Trust
I’m in the middle of two renovation projects. You’ll see the results of one project in the next few weeks, as I life the curtain on some significant changes to the face of my business. The messier renovation by far is taking place in my home and my home office. It’s been loud, with lots […]
Quotes of the Month
“Do first things first, and second things not at all.” ~Peter Drucker “Action expresses priorities.” ~Mahatma Gandhi Two blog posts that got me thinking about how I start and spend my days: Tim Miles, “How Do You Keep Up With All This Writing“ Tim is the author of Your Customers Like This: The Whats, Whos, […]
Daily Busyness
This past week has been so busy that it’s made the hours I kept while in practice look appealing. Those of you who are sole practitioners or equity partners know that being a business owner as well as a practitioner means that you burn the midnight oil even more often than non-owners. My current busyness […]
Why Bother?
Social media is among the hottest activities online. It comes in many different flavors: the “big 3” (LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter), Pinterest, Tumblr, Google+, and many others. When done in a way that generates conversation and connections, blogging becomes one of the most effective social media platforms available. And yet, using any of these platforms […]
Two Must-Show Qualities
The Whats, Whos, Hows, & Whys of Shareworthy Customer Service By Tim Miles Sometime last year, I began receiving emails from a blog titled The Daily Blur, written by Tim Miles. I have no idea why I got on the list (though I’m sure I subscribed) but I found value in almost every email, so […]
Make It Simple
Quiz: What’s the task that’s on your list over and over, daily or weekly, that makes you groan every time you think about it? Maybe it’s keeping your time, filing expense reports, updating your LinkedIn contacts, or reviewing and paying invoices. Pick the one that nags at you the most, the one that feels like […]
The Main Thing…
I’m back in the office this week between two business trips. Last year, I decided to cut back on travel, and I’m now away less than a week each quarter – not counting my annual 3-week vacation. Being in the office more than out has highlighted the importance of staying on task in a few […]