After a nice Valentine dinner with my wife, my mind wandered back to business. Occupational hazard, I guess. I began thinking about earlier Valentine’s days, when I was just beginning my career and dinner out on this holiday was a special treat we saved for. That led me to think about how I started in…
DetailsAs an entrepreneur and part of the Boomer generation, the One Big Thing that drives me is fear of failure. I’d like to think that’s what drives any successful business person. But I’ve learned that’s not necessarily true for Generation X (30 to 40-something years old) and Generation Y (20s and 30s). Today’s workplace is…
DetailsLook, I get it. I understand the value of new technology in our lives, but, like my peers, I want proof that it lends value to my life. I’m not out there IM’ing or texting friends for the heck of it. I don’t connect with friends on Facebook or Twitter. But I will send a…
DetailsI’m a big proponent of a positive work/life balance. When I got married I was also carving out the future of my career. One of the things my wife and I agreed upon was that we would always take time to enhance our personal life together and balance it with our work life. We agreed…
DetailsWinning in business today is the game of three: 1. Using social media as part of your communication tool box 2. Incorporating new technology into the equation 3. Making sure your business is up to speed and that you understand how to best use 1 and 2 In some ways, it’s a tougher game. Just…
DetailsWe’re always seeking ways to do outstanding work and stay connected with our Customers. In fact, we’ve decided our second resolution for 2012 is Taking Communication to the Next Level to Amaze Our Customers. And by the way, our employees are considered Customers too, since they are the first line of communication to the community,…
DetailsMaking business resolutions is no different than making personal resolutions. For any resolution to stick it should be: 1. Specific 2. Measurable 3. Actionable 4. Realistic 5. Time bound 6. Written down Let me give you an example. In 2012, Shamrock has specifically resolved to expand the ways in which we communicate with our customers.…
DetailsWhen I started my career, I worked for a very successful entrepreneur who always enjoyed the social side of the business. He would throw an office party to share success with the group and show his feelings of appreciation for his employees. One thing he said to me, though, struck me as a little off…
DetailsLast night I watched a TV show with a Christmas theme. (Not unusual for this time of year.) One of the people on the show said something that was memorable. (Usually unusual for TV.) He said, as adults, we’re always trying to capture the childhood feeling of our first Christmas, which is why we work…
DetailsI’m going to go out a limb here and state, without hesitation, that 2012 will be the Year of Being Relevant in business. Not being relevant will mean failure. Example: The Post Office. It’s really good at what it does, we just don’t need it. No more than we need a good horse shoe, or…
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