Manager Straight Talk: Seek the Worthy, Hire the Skilled

This is one of my rules when hiring… Though your boss may not agree. I attribute the ancient Chinese saying to Zhuge Liang, the legendary chief counselor during the Three Continue Reading →

Manager Straight Talk: Why evaluations are important

Are you a manager who isn’t getting enough satisfaction from your job? It could be you need to be doing more evaluating!   The most satisfying aspect of my experience Continue Reading →

Poet’s Corner: Attaining a Goal

Attaining a Goal By Challen Yee Inspired by “The Lotus Code” * Attaining a Goal A goal starts with an idea, Ideas inspire thoughts, Thoughts become words, Words become purposeful Continue Reading →

Be a Good Manager: What would you do if…?

You are an executive at a startup company. You noticed one of your most productive engineers is working through dinner again and you suspect this is becoming a common pattern. Most Continue Reading →

from FamilyLife: Encouraging the Strong

This being Veterans’ Day I was moved to pass along this message from “FamilyLifeToday” hosted by Dennis Rainey:   November 11 Encouraging the Strong Mighty men of valor, men trained Continue Reading →