by ImpactAdmin | Jun 20, 2016 | QuickBits
Work life, and life in general, comes down to one thing: managing risk. There are many risks like financial risks, delivery risks, and customer risks. Do not get distracted by all the risks; focus on the risks that are the most likely AND that have highest impact....
by ImpactAdmin | Jun 3, 2016 | QuickBits
“Cash is King” is a common business axiom that says that a business ultimately exists to generate cash. Without cash, you cannot invest, pay employees, etc. It is true, cash is king. However, culture trumps all. Culture is what we talk about and how we talk about...
by ImpactAdmin | May 5, 2016 | QuickBits
Stress is not about workload, it is about control. There are so many factors that you can’t control. Focus on where you do have control to reduce stress and increase productivity. At a minimum: you have control over how you choose to respond.
by ImpactAdmin | Apr 26, 2016 | QuickBits
It is easy to get caught up in all of the things that need to get done. Everyone is busy with their list. Let me repeat that. Everyone. Is. Busy. Ultimately, you won’t be measured on your to do list but by your “to impact” list. Focus on what you are delivering and...
by ImpactAdmin | Mar 30, 2016 | QuickBits
It sounds so easy, yet can be so hard. Sometimes we pretend to listen, or we rehearse what we are going to say while we listen, or our mind is racing with a variety of thoughts. Practice truly listening. Be comfortable in the silence and just hear what is being said,...
by ImpactAdmin | Mar 9, 2016 | QuickBits
It actually makes you more powerful when you make other people the hero. Sometimes people want to be in the limelight, steal the glory, and be the hero. This can set someone up to have others tear them down. Make others the hero instead. When you do good work, people...