Relationships Matter

"Being perfect is about being able to look anyone in the eye and know that you didn’t let them down because you told them the truth"

Perfection may not be attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. This is more about honesty and how important it is to tell the truth. Our words define our character and if you don't mean what you say you'll have a short career. Never forget that relationships matter

What Makes A Office Environment Successful

No two businesses operate the same way, so what do you do? It all starts with PEOPLE.

You must hire and invest in great people because they are the heartbeat of a company. Train people well enough so they can leave, but treat them well enough they don’t want to leave. When employees feel respected and appreciated, they become more productive, loyal and engaged. This helps the company promote from within and groom great Leaders.

Many companies say they have an open door policy, but what does that mean? Every person, no matter of their position, requires an opportunity to be heard. Hold a company council every month or quarter and make sure everyone feels comfortable to be open and honest. There’s no such thing as a bad idea and as a great Leader be the one to throw out the first idea. Make it a little wacky so everyone feels comfortable.

In today’s world everyone loves technology and if the CEO has a IPhone and IPad so should the Assistants. Give everyone the opportunity to do their job whether their sitting in the office or a coffee shop. Work isn’t a place you go, it’s a thing you do and setting people up to succeed is a crucial part of the company’s success. As our society becomes more technology advanced, don’t forget about human contact because people still require it.

In conclusion many things contribute to a successful office environment, but the key is Communication and Trust. Hire the best people, train them properly and keep the line of communications flowing.

Heartbeat of A Company

"If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire an amateur"

In today's world you get what you pay for, so don't make the mistake of hiring someone because you'll save money. This has a negative impact on your growth, and usually means a revolving door of new employees. Invest in people because they're the heartbeat of your company. These employees improve the company's image, productivity and most importantly the bottom line. You can't train character but you can train skill. Never forget IT STARTS WITH PEOPLE

Generation Z

Generation Z, born between 1994 and 2010, will enter the workforce this year. This paragraph is from Forbes and compares them to other generations.

This generation is jaded from the recession, suffers from student loans and has learned a lot being the children of Gen X. Compared to millennials, our research shows that members of Gen. Z are even more entrepreneurial, loyal, flexible and realistic in their approach to careers and purchasing. They choose opportunities for growth and work-life balance over salary when selecting what company to work for. Like millennials, they will seek mentors and supporters because they are first starting out in their careers, and they will be even more connected through technology. About a third desire to become managers in the next five years already, and 45% believe working with boomers will be challenging.

What Do You Believe?

"If you believe passionately in what you are doing and whom you are doing it with, success is bound to follow"

It’s easy to wake up every day when you work with such tremendous individuals, who share the common goal of being the best. Act as if you are going to have a great future, set your goals and do the work. While positive thinking doesn’t always work, negative thinking almost always does.

Time Waits for No One

"Don’t watch the clock, do what it does…. keep going"

Your time is limited, so don't let it control you. Once you've set your goals, stay focused because it doesn’t matter how slowly you go, as long as you don’t stop. You'll have obstacles to overcome but that's part of life, and we'll be judged on how we react to it. Actions follow our thoughts & images, so don’t look where you don’t want to go. Be selective with who you invest your time because wasting time is worse than wasting money.