Management – It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere
It’s Five O’clock SomewhereExcuse me as I juggle my way through the morning. First thing in the door I hear “we need this, have you heard from such and such, and don’t forget”. I am finally able to maneuver my way into my office and flip on my computer. As it is loading I check for voice messages and I’m not disappointed by the number of calls needing returned. A quick glance to my computer screen and I note that my e-mails just keep racking up one after another. I anticipate that it may be 11:00 or noon before I get through them all.Someone needs something in the other room,…
Creative and Inspirational People
Creative people have a deep respect for the very essence of everything around them. It is as if they have a thirst for all things new and exciting. Who wouldn't want to be around a creative and inspirational person? They are uplifting, kind, and filled with a wonder for life. They can light up a room by just walking in with a smile on their face. They are usually highly intelligent in their own right and don't flaunt it unless challenged in a negative way. They will bring you strawberries in winter, and sprinkle glitter on your papers just to make you smile. They draw you out of your head and make you think…
Worker Bees
Thought for the day I went to buy my coffee this morning and I forgot to grab cash. It’s 5:00 am and I'm really wanting coffee bad. All I had were checks and a credit card in my little fanny pack. The coffee shops credit card machine was down and they didn’t take checks. About this time an older woman approached the counter and offered to buy my coffee for me. She said to me “I’m just paying it forward”. I didn’t argue with her – I let her buy my coffee for me -and I gave her a hug. Now it’s my turn. I understand – it is about personal satisfaction. Being able to…
A Real Team
Ever wonder what a real team looks like, feels like, acts like? I’ve worked on a multitude of different professional teams in my lifetime. Some were good, some were so-so, and some were just flat out disappointing. One particular team that I had the privilege to be a part of, rocked in every dimension. It was at the Chamber of Commerce (Moab) when I was first starting out in the business world, almost 23 years ago. The Chamber of Commerce at the time was located in the same complex as the local Grand County Travel Council. The Chamber owned the building. If you can imagine tourists from all walks of life,…
