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Setting & Achieving Goals for 2011

by on January 20, 2011 updated January 20, 2011

It’s a New Year! It’s been almost a month since the Times Square ball dropped and most have named their New Year’s resolutions.

I’m not sure about you specifically, but it’s quite common for most busy Executives to find themselves running behind on such things. With that in mind I thought this a good time to write a bit on the subject of goal attainment.

GOAL: – noun– “the result or achievement toward which effort is directed.”

ATTAINMENT: – noun- “something attained; achievement.”

From this one could conclude this is simple…deciding what you want to do and then do it. Now…that sounds easy, so why does it end up getting so darn complicated?

One complication could be that of TIME. If I set a goal to become a doctor in 9 months, is that real? Definitely not as it generally takes 4+ years of medical school, residency, etc. The goal to become a doctor is not unreal, but my decision to do so with the above time factor is. TIME is an important item to consider; one must allow an appropriate amount to be successful in the achievement of named goals. Before accepting a loss on such, look back to ensure you’ve allowed ample time…

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3 Tips For Hiring

by on November 12, 2010 updated December 10, 2010

Ask yourself, how many times you’ve hired someone that looked great on paper, the interview went well and you later came to find this new hire “just doesn’t quite get it” or isn’t what you thought they’d be? I have spoken to many business owners who complain about their staff or a new hire. These [...]

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Team Members VS. Non-Team Members

by on September 16, 2010 updated September 17, 2010

I have seen many a company slugging it out, the owner and staff stressed, and overall not doing too well. One of the main reasons behind such circumstances is some staff are truly part of the team, and some are not. Those that are, are easy enough to identify; they work hard, they go beyond [...]

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