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The Reverse Peter Principle: Doing More, Managing Less
The Peter Principle (Dr. Laurence J. Peter’s and Raymond Hull’s 1969 book, “The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong”), states that excellent doers are…
April 3, 2012
Why Smart People Do Dumb Things: Good Intentions Gone Awry
Systems theory states that organizations are systems of connected and interdependent groups, none of which can be understood in isolation from each other. Unfortunately, individuals…
March 29, 2012
10 Secrets to a Stress-Resistant Life…Plus a Bonus
#1 Re-Interpret Any Negative Experiences: There is nothing but that thinking does not make it so. There is a silver lining to every cloud, a…
March 20, 2012
The Myth of Hard Work
It is a cornerstone of the American Way that if an individual works hard he or she will be successful. It’s true, yet it is…
March 6, 2012
Ten Rules For Happiness (Two at a Time)
Happiness is a habit, a by-product of right thinking and living. You are receiving this series of blog postings 2 rules at a time. Enjoy…
February 9, 2012
“Until we can manage time, we can manage nothing else.” — Peter F. Drucker; 1909–2005
Peter Drucker was one of the 20th century’s most highly-regarded experts on business. He was an influential thinker and writer on management theory and practice.…
February 2, 2012
The Tyranny of Low Expectations
Low expectations are one of the most subtle yet devastatingly effective forms of sabotage we can do to others and ourselves. Low expectations often masquerade…
January 31, 2012
Four Thoughts on Teamwork
#1 “In teamwork, silence is not golden, it’s deadly.” — Mark Sanborn #2 “What we need to do is learn to work in the system,…
January 5, 2012
Time to START
Time to start what? Time to start thinking about your roles and goals for the coming year. It is mere days until the New Year.…
December 20, 2011
It’s the System, Silly
Sufficient credit often is not given for the supporting system in the success or failure of a business or enterprise. A recent case is the…
December 15, 2011
100,000 Americans Die…
100,000 Americans die each year from hospital-acquired infections, many passed on by hospital workers from sinks and hand sanitizer dispensers inside and outside patient rooms.…
December 13, 2011