I have to say I hate it when people get the attitude of feeling like just because they did something they are entitled to get something else. It’s one of the worst mistakes we make in life I think. It also sets us up for the biggest disappointment. Stop saying “IF I just do this [...]
What does “Bootstrapping” mean?
What does “Bootstrapping” mean in business startups? I would LOVE to hear your opinion in the comments. The little gerbils at Wikipedia say that bootstrapping in a business setting in regards to finances could be: Owner Financing Sweat Equity Minimization of accounts receivable Joint utilization Delaying payment Minimizing inventory Subsidy finance Personal Debt What they [...]
Fear of Automation?
With all the technology out there these days, I’m finding that you can automate processes more and more. In discussing this new way of doing business, I wanted to address something I think is quite apparent in our lives. Do we embrace the automation process or do we try and fight it? History would suggest [...]
Performance Review V 360-degree feedback
I seem to be on this kick lately on dealing with improving manager/subordinate relationships and skills. It may be because in grad school I’m constantly learning about the different methods in dealing with this relationship and the best ways for this interaction to occur. Or it could be that my last couple of managers have [...]
