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Another school year is over. Boy, did time fly by fast!
As your schedule changes for the summer, ensure
you are moving forward. If you're stuck, talk to me.
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Until next month - take care.
Debbie
| Productivity for Your Business: Graduation Words of Advice |
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This month I attended my sister-in-law's college
graduation ceremony. I'm very proud of her. She
received her Bachelor's degree - finally in her late
30's. She is working and raising two toddlers at the
same time, not to mention shepherding my brother
too! I applaud everyone who completes a dream,
while juggling life's tasks of work, family and self.
The commencement speaker said several things, not
only to those graduating, but also to us in the
audience. They are worthy of me telling you.
- Save your money. People with
money have more power. They can accomplish more.
They can build more. It's not easy to save money
and live for the future when you want things today.
But the rewards are there. It's never too late to
start saving.
- Travel outside of the United
States. Only one in five Americans has a
passport. When you experience different cultures you
are changed. You see the world differently. Your own
issues don't seem to be so critical. You can look at
your own life more objectively. It's never too late to
start seeing the world.
How does this apply to your business? You need
money to travel. When you travel you get a chance
to relax. When you are away from the daily grind and
the physical environment, you can more clearly see
where you should go. Even if you can't get out of
the country, go play somewhere. The change will
allow you to return more positive and enthused.
Shouldn't we all be living life that way? Go - get out
of here!
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"Ask Debbie" |
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Q: Is money the best incentive to give my
employees?
A: There is no doubt that money goes a long way to
helping people be more productive. But stop and
think before you hand out your next dollar. What do
people really want? They want to be noticed. To be
thanked. To be appreciated. You can do this in ways
that will cost you less money. Consider giving movie
tickets, or a gift certificate to a restaurant or a
Starbuck's certificate or just a plain 'thank you' in
front of the staff. What your staff really wants is for
you to 'see' them. Shake their hand, pat them on the
back. Make them feel like something of value. Isn't
that what we all want?
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