Would you let your child go down into a mine that had taken no safety precautions? Would you want your child to join a military where leaders had a proven record of caring nothing for the lives of those in their charge? Most likely, unless you’re ill or don’t like children, you are saying no. … Continue reading Hopeless Workplaces. We can do better.

I have a question for business leaders. If things were to go wrong and your business hit hard times, would your employees take care of you? Would they sacrifice to save your business? If not, why not? So many business leaders are willing to sacrifice their people when things get tough but would feel disrespected … Continue reading People or Profit – The Eternal Question?

“The purpose of business is to create a customer.” – Peter Drucker “Organizations are established to serve human needs. There is no other reason for their existence.” – Stephen R. Covey It would seem clear that so many organizations have things a little mixed up. When you are a customer, how much do you feel … Continue reading “I serve at the pleasure of…” Business should adopt the phrase.

I was in the grocery store recently taking advantage of the speed and efficiency of the self-checkout area when the person next to me had a problem. The little light on that pole beside the computerized scanner-cum-cash register began flashing so along came an employee to help. Now the pain started. I watched as the … Continue reading Unnecessary customer pain: A lesson at the grocery store.