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Nov. 12, 2011

Today, we discuss the topic of “Questions”; what they are and how they work. It’s after 6 consecutive calls from the same person asking the same question today that I decided to write this post. Clearly, some people are miss…

Nov. 3, 2011

Most companies have Extended Health Benefits for staff which covers things like Prescription Drugs, Vision and Dental. However, are the benefits effective? i.e. Provides enough coverage for the average family? What about coverage that are specific to the job? It’s…

Oct. 27, 2011

Should your business offer other consumer conveniences beyond your own line of product or services? Today as I walked past a large office building, a young lady was asking the front desk if she could borrow the phone quickly as…

Sep. 28, 2011

Just recently I had experienced two incidents that made me question Time Keeping practices in a corporate environment. Incident 1). I had returned to my desk from my lunch break 15 minutes early. Upon returning, I was advised that there’s…

May. 6, 2010

If you’re currently an employee of a company/corporation, chances are good that you’re working in a “Pyramidal Scheme Business Model”. Now, I don’t mean that your work or place of employment is a fraud as the name might imply. However,…

May. 4, 2010

In a recent conversation with Peter Leung, the Marketing Director for Posh Charcoal Collaboration Dining (one of our new clients!) the topic of rewarding your clients came up. Think to your own experience as a consumer for a minute, have…

Apr. 16, 2010

They say clothes makes the man. In business that usually translates to dress codes, business attire, or simply: what is acceptable to wear and look like. Does it never occur to anyone that while we preach the ideals of “don’t…

Mar. 26, 2010

For as long as I can remember, I’ve believed and advocated for merit based rewards within an organization. However, despite many organizations best intentions, seniority is still a huge problem. Yes, it is a problem, and here is why. (Triangle…

Feb. 2, 2010

Last time we talked about what you should and shouldn’t do as a people manager. However, the story is never one sides. So lets look at what you should and shouldn’t do if you are a subordinate. Do: Complete your…

Feb. 1, 2010

For today and tomorrow I will be doing a piece on the do’s and dont’s of a corporate environment. Today’s piece will focus on management. This includes, managers, supervisors and people leaders. Do’s Set rules and follow through personally There’s…