by Joe Driscoll | Nov 27, 2009 | It's Your Business, People
“One bad apple will spoil the barrel.” Same holds true for attitudes. One bad one can spoil the barrel. What’s a manager to do? Bad attitudes are as difficult to get your hands on as bad apples are hard to find in the bottom of the barrel. You know...
by Joe Driscoll | Nov 27, 2009 | It's Your Business, People
The title of the feature story in the Wall Street Journal several weeks ago was intriguing, “Paternal, Managerial Roles Often Clash.” The article, based on a study of 300 male executives, concluded that many successful young men who are competent at...
by Joe Driscoll | Nov 27, 2009 | It's Your Business, People
The downing of an enemy aircraft is a special moment of triumph for the solitary warrior who travels at supersonic speeds and engages in split second battles. “Life in the fast lane” takes on a very literal meaning. Much like the super salesman or the...
by Joe Driscoll | Nov 27, 2009 | It's Your Business, People
“What do you do?” How often have you been asked that question? If you travel by air, before your flight is over the person next to you is probably going to ask, “What do you do?” When you’re standing in the corner sipping champagne at...
by Joe Driscoll | Nov 27, 2009 | People
Sometimes it seems that business owners are caught in an impossible squeeze. Employees want more pay, higher benefits, and shorter hours while customers want lower prices and better service. Despite all the talk about creating a better environment for employees and...
