Last week as I was walking into the mall I overheard someone on the cell phone saying "I don't wanna be a snitch, but...." Well, of course that caught my attention! Who wouldn't be a little curious, right? Ok, so maybe it's me and my ethics focus, but I couldn't help it. I started wondering what this caller was… Read More
You know, as I sit here writing this article I'm finding myself a bit conflicted. 'Tis the season, and one part of me thinks I should be writing about being grateful for all that I have. I am grateful. I am free to write what I want, go where I want, say what I want, believe what I want.… Read More
The very first prototype of e-Factor!® was delivered 7 years ago on November 6. SEVEN YEARS! Wow. So many things have happened during these seven years! As I reflect on both the good and the bad, the experiences shared and the people I’ve met as a result of this journey I am amazed at the growth and sheer volume… Read More
Scheduling is an art. After 11 years of entrepreneurship I am convinced of this. But just as there are different styles of art, there are different ways of managing schedules. And these different ways can drive a body crazy.
When we agree to an appointment with someone, we set aside the time on our calendar. We prepare a presentation for… Read More
You’re struggling to meet customer delivery deadlines, but Big Boss doesn’t like hearing bad news. As a result you only report positive outcomes. Problems are kept hidden until the biggest customer cancels its order without notice. What role did honesty play in losing this customer’s business? … Read More
As a follow-up to my newsletter article "Does Privacy Exist Any More", I'm writing this blog post to help you learn a little bit more about how to protect your Private Data. I have not yet tried out all of these tips, and yes, somewhere someone is probably tracking my every keystroke and yours for clicking here. I know… Read More
I was at a meeting where Harvey McKay spoke about the need to incorporate Fun and Creativity into our daily worklife. Hooray! I've been promoting this concept for my ethics training for more than 5 years and everybody told me I was nuts! Take "fun" out of ethics training! How can ethics training possssssiblllly be… Read More
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a joyful holiday season and 2014 is getting off to a great start for you! It’s going to be a fantastic year – can you feel it?
I was reading a book the other day (gasp, actually having time to read a book??) and came across this question: Which matters more: intention… Read More
Whining alert! Whining alert! I'm watching the news the day after Christmas. And people everywhere are moaning about not getting their Christmas packages on time. Ok, so I understand the wonderful experience of giving family and friends presents and enjoying their reactions as they open your carefully selected gifts. It is, after all, why I choose to give presents… Read More
I was just interviewed last night on a radio show called I am U Radio. The topic was the Energy of Ethics. I was a little nervous, not having done much with radio, tv or broadcasting very recently. But the hosts, Dagny and Beth, started off the conversation by sharing some of their thoughts and experiences with ethics and… Read More