“My boss gave me work to do, with pretty specific instructions. When I went back to him to clarify something that I wasn’t sure about, he got very huffy and took the work back. He’s going to do it himself! I’m perfectly capable – I just had a question!” Aaaargh! How would you feel if […]
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Confessions of an Organizer
Seriously, I hate technology! I know it’s supposed to make our lives easier, but I find it makes things more complicated. All things in moderation. I love my label maker and it definitely servers a purpose, but perfect labels and file folders with matchy-matchy colors make me a little nauseous! My desk has piles on […]
Delegation Matters (Part 2 of 4)
The Situation “Carol, come in here for a second. I’ve got about two dozen things I need you to take care of,” says Ms. Boss. Carol dutifully comes in, notepad in hand, and writes down the details of the tasks her boss is asking her to do. Back at her desk, Carol she works through […]
The Wisdom of Teams (Part 1 of 4)
Your business constantly ebbs and flows; it’s a living breathing system (similar to a garden) that needs to be tended, managed, and carefully grown. Interestingly, it takes everyone in your business to help this happen: you, your employees, even your customers. In this four-part series, I want to focus on your employees (or your subcontractors, […]
Getting Organized – Needed or necessary?
Almost daily, I have conversations with family, friends, colleagues and clients about “getting organized.” They almost wail, “I feel so overwhelmed with stuff. I feel guilty for having so much stuff. And I think if I get rid of stuff, I’ll feel more free.” Will they have or be all those things after they declutter? […]
Everybody Calm Down
Holy carps. It’s hot right now. People seem exceedingly cranky, easily irritated, and kind of frantic. Or maybe it’s just me. 😉 I’m talking with a lot of small business owners and solopreneurs these days. They (we?) all seem a bit frantic about the amount of work we have in front of us, plus the […]