How dare they! You took a chance on them, you nurtured them, taught them everything you know, and THIS is how they repay you? By saying “so long” and heading off to work for someone else? It’s an outrage. The look in your eyes as they pack up their desk says one...
Summer officially starts next week — a time when kids are getting out of school, afternoons are getting warmer, the nights are getting longer, vacations are being planned and motivation for actual work may be at an all time low. Living in the Pacific Northwest, most...
When it comes to talking about what makes a great leader, I return time and again to this trifecta: character, commitment and…heart. Yes, heart. As soon as you read that, I’m betting your mind went one of two ways: “Pah, heart! There’s no room for this touchy-feely...
“Wanted: Upper management professional with minimum five years leadership experience. Must be qualified to degree level. You will be a forward-planner, results-orientated, self-driven. You pride yourself on thinking outside of the box. You will have a ruthless...
I was 25 and single when I bought my first house. On my own. My parents didn’t co-sign — it was all on me. What an achievement! A huge step on the path towards the “American Dream”. Until my boss at the time burst my bubble, ever so slightly. His response to my new...
What is the first thing you should do when starting a business? Ask this in a room full of wannabe entrepreneurs and you’ll hear as many different answers as there are people: you need a great product or service, a logo, a website, a business plan… I guarantee almost...
