Think Twice: The Hidden Risks of Making Assumptions
We’re all guilty of making assumptions. They can be helpful, allowing us to anticipate and be proactive rather than reactive. However, assuming too much, even when we should know better, can lead to problems.
Take This Job and Love It
Employee engagement is critical to retention and to productivity. But what happens when employees are in jobs that are not consistent with who they are and what’s most important to them?
Break the Cycle of Procrastination: Here’s How
Having goals and action steps in writing makes determining daily and weekly tasks easier . . . and helps me avoid procrastination.
Smart Strategies for Maintaining Balance as Summer Ends
Tips for managing support work for current clients while also keeping the business development pipeline active.
There’s Power in Being Positive
Positive thinking and appreciative inquiry are ways of identifying and building upon what is working well within an organization, community, or relationship.
You Might Not Be Able to Solve a Problem, But You Can Address It
Choosing NOT to address a problem is no different than failing to solve it, while addressing a problem, even if you fail, allows you to let go and move on.
Memorial Day: A Time for Gratitude and Fortitude
As you enjoy your cookout or outing with family and friends, take a moment to honor those fallen soldiers who have fought to protect the freedoms we enjoy in this country. That’s what Memorial Day is really all about.
The Gathering: Timely Topics, Engaging Conversation, and Insight with the San Diego Business Community
“The Gathering” prioritizes genuine connections and meaningful discussions fireside-chat style. Guests show up, drop titles, and gather as equals. There is food and drink, plus plenty of food for thought.
Make Your Message So Clear Everyone Can Understand It
When a message is not targeted, relatable, simple, unique, or of interest to the recipient it won’t be well received or memorable.
On the Road Again: Adventures in Business, Family, and Loving the Dodgers’ Moves
The last six months have been a colorful blend of business, family milestones, and general sports fervor (go Dodgers!). Like George Bailey, from ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ I am the richest man in town for a lot of reasons…
Happy New Year’s from Barrel O’Monkeyz!
Cheers to the Season and wishing you and yours the best for 2024 and beyond!
