Everybody has pet peeves about their office and coworkers. I’m sure even the SI swimsuit crew can’t stand it when the models constantly leave half full juice cleanse bottles all around the set. HASN’T ANYBODY HEARD OF A GARBAGE CAN? Here are five of my pet peeves from the past fifteen years of work. Complaining… Continue reading Office Pet Peeves
Office Hero: The Office Manager
For a small or medium-sized business the office manager is the glue that holds everything together. They need two racks for all of the hats they wear. They are the owner’s representative to the employees and the employees’ representative to ownership. Having eyes and ears in the back of the head is critical as the… Continue reading Office Hero: The Office Manager
Business Lessons From Warren Buffett’s 2014 Letter
Every year Warren Buffett (the Oracle of Omaha) writes a letter to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway. It is an occasion eagerly awaited by both investors and the press. Contained in the letters is the usually practical wisdom that he has gained over a lifetime of work starting when he worked at his grandfather’s grocery… Continue reading Business Lessons From Warren Buffett’s 2014 Letter
Eight Things Your Employees Would Like You To Do
While your employees might appreciate free lunches, massages, and half-day Fridays during the summer (though I would really appreciate this one) the things that really provide them job satisfaction are not material in nature or quick fix management techniques. The things your employees would like you to do require caring, trust, and respect. Ask for their… Continue reading Eight Things Your Employees Would Like You To Do
Productivity Books: Getting Things Done
(This is one of a series of posts about productivity books and the lessons I took from them. The series is: Getting Things Done, A Sense of Urgency, and The ONE Thing.) Being productive doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice. A to do list doesn’t mean you can’t be spontaneous. It is possible to be… Continue reading Productivity Books: Getting Things Done
Business Podcasts I Love
Podcasting has been around for a decade but I believe only recently has really become something that the general public has started to take notice of. Podcasts hosts come from all walks of life and topics cover almost everything imaginable. For business owners there is a wealth of great shows that provide inspirational and actionable… Continue reading Business Podcasts I Love
Business Books: Zero to One
Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel was a quick read and a worthwhile one for any entrepreneur. I also think it would be a good read for any investors. At times while reading the book I found I was learning as much about an investing philosophy… Continue reading Business Books: Zero to One
Working From Home vs. Working From Home as a Parent
In the summer of 2008 my company ran out of space at my office so my boss asked me if I would mind working from home. I said no though I would miss the amazing view of the Pacific Ocean just feet from the window. I had already setup a Windows Terminal Server for the… Continue reading Working From Home vs. Working From Home as a Parent
Productivity Books: A Sense of Urgency
(This is one of a series of posts about productivity books and the lessons I took from them. The series is: Getting Things Done, A Sense of Urgency, and The ONE Thing.) I bought A Sense of Urgency in India in 2008 and finished it on my flight home. It didn’t cover the day to… Continue reading Productivity Books: A Sense of Urgency
Using Trello To Manage Your Sales Pipeline
There are some amazing CRMs available on the web. A lot of great innovation has happened in that space. Some are specialized to industries and some try to be everything to everyone. Sometimes you don’t need a full CRM. Maybe your sales team is small (or only you) so you don’t need need all of… Continue reading Using Trello To Manage Your Sales Pipeline