People living in apartments all face the same problem. That is, how to I organize my apartment? Apartments typically have less room than a standard single family home and can pose additional problems when trying to keep everything organized. Rooms always seem more condensed and kitchens are usually minimal. But don’t worry, with a little [...]
When you are looking to improve the environment of your home, you need to know exactly how to organize a home cleaning mission and get everything back in place. There are various benefits of such an effort to get everything in place. Take for example when there is a gathering that you are organizing at [...]
There are people who know they are not good problem-solvers and who do nothing to change that reality. Others, though, acknowledge their lack of skills and then work to try and apply new problem-solving techniques. Try these to sharpen your overall skills in this arena.
STORYBOARDING
Define a problem. Then break it down into two-to-five subtopics, each [...]
The subconscious mind is one that is living within you logic processes, and while it is not there for you to see in plain sight, do not be mistaken. It is one of the most powerful parts of the human psyche and it has a hand in controlling every aspect of your mind. One thing [...]
One of the most common problems contributing to poor memory is lack of sleep. The average person needs about 8 hours of sleep per night, though this amount may vary slightly on an individual basis.
It is important to get a full night’s rest in order to fully utilize your brain. Not getting the appropriate amount [...]
Sadly, history has shown the tragic consequences of leaders who take followers down the wrong path. History has also given us examples of people like Lech Walensa, who defied leaders and led others on a better path. In the words of Raymond Smith, a Bell Atlantic executive:
“Don’t make the mistake of confusing what a big [...]
The following questions should stimulate your thinking. The first question has been answered, to illustrate how you can make profound changes in your work culture.
L = LISTEN
1. What are statistics telling us?
2. What is Nature telling us?
3. What are managers saying that secretaries are not hearing?
4. What are other employees saying?
5. What are employees saying [...]
Some leaders use debate and discussion as a way to frame their thoughts and opinions. To find out what they really think about a problem or issue, they will often set up a straw man – usually a stance directly opposite to that with which they have been presented – then challenge others to push [...]
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
It is my habit to daily read and confess Psalm 91 for myself and my family. This morning I just kept going and read Psalm 92. There I found such a gift!
Easter Sunday was a day of powerful praise and worship at GatewayCommunityChurch-my church home. Yet we were doing so [...]
When life is going well, most of us tend to presume it’s also going well for others. This time of the year in particular, it’s easy assume that everyone else is having fun, relaxing, and otherwise preparing for the holidays. With the seasonal music, decorated street lights and houses, and buying gifts (sometimes for ourselves) [...]