Where do you derive “energy?” Entropy is a concept I read about in Dr. Henry Cloud’s book, Integrity. He says that the second law of physics deals with entropy. When a system is left to its own resources, it will cease to grow.  If a system isn’t growing, it will begin to die.  It will […]

I admire an author named Ryan Holiday. He posted a list on Twitter of how to be more productive. I introduce this as a checklist to consider if you are trying to figure out how to “juice” things up as you move toward a new year. 1. Read, Read, Read  Chances are you’re not a […]

I can’t do my job well without the assistance and participation of others.  Someone must give me direction about what to do.  They must give me clear targets for which to aim. They must give me feedback on how I’m progressing.  They must help me hone an edge by upgrading and redefining my targets as […]

Probably the greatest priority companies have right now is to “build their teams.”  Universally, growing companies are working hard to keep good employees and entice new ones with promising internal want ads sending the message: “We have vacancies.” However, while we advertise our jobs with roadside banners and social networks, our best referrals come from […]