
Tag Archives: mentoring

Make it Fun! 6
I think sometimes we treat the job place and home like military boot camp. We want to just demand and command and expect the job to get done. The truth of the matter is that life is not like boot … Continue reading

Remove the Chairs from the Break Room 7
Some of the practices we initiated in our companies were very specific and might seem a little odd. But the effect of these practices, like this one–remove the chairs from the break room–were incredible. Remember, one of the Five Fundamenta

Invest in Good Chairs 8
When you, as the leader in your workplace or in your home, take the time to pay attention to the little practices you will discover a big change in your environment. One of our main businesses was a debt collection … Continue reading
Reward the Idea and the Action 10
Wouldn’t you love to work for a company that rewarded you for great ideas as well as for implementing great ideas? Often times the person who has a lot of creative ideas isn’t the same person talented with the skills … Continue reading
A Cure for Absenteeism: Bikini Day! 11
We had a practice where on snow days we would provide transportation for associates to come to work, or we helped them make arrangements to stay close to the office so they wouldn’t miss work. We knew we didn’t control … Continue reading

Become a Mentor to Someone 151
You should always be mentoring someone who knows less than you do, and you should always seek to be mentored by someone who knows more than you do. This is so you can learn more and so someone else can … Continue reading