Safety Spotlight: Attitude & Behavior
Humans instinctively seek to avoid pain and death. Yet, we may behave in a manner that is a threat to our well-being. There are a couple of reasons why this occurs. The first is lack of knowledge. What you do not know can hurt you! The second reason we may act in a risky manner is attitude. Now might be …
The Two Most Important Types of Consistency in Your Company
If you asked most business owners, they’d love to have a company where they knew what to expect. One of the hallmarks of a successful company is consistent revenue and profit coming into the company. However, consistent results require consistent actions. Without consistency, your company will have a difficult time reaching the goals you’re trying to achieve. Your team will …
Coach’s Corner: ORGANIZATION
Hello there, SGI members! My name is David Boyle, and I’m a client success manager for both ESI and AirTime. Last week I talked with you about planning—and how it is one of the five most basic and important functions of management. In this week’s Coach’s Corner, I want to talk to you about another critical component to being an …
Protect Yourself and Your Employees from Identity Theft
Last week, Anthem Inc. informed the public of a major security breach. Formerly known as Wellpoint, Anthem is the second-largest health insurer in the United States. If you are one of the 80 million customers whose data may be at risk, Legal & ID Theft Shield may be a solution for you. Legal & ID Theft Shield, a longtime BuyMax …
Coach’s Corner: The Five Basic Functions of Management – PLANNING
Hello there, SGI members! My name is David Boyle, and I’m a client success manager for both ESI and AirTime. Over the next five weeks, I’ll be using these Coach’s Corner sessions to talk about what I feel are the five most basic (and most important) functions of management. Mastering each of these functions is paramount to your success… Let …
Safety Spotlight: Head Injuries after a Fall
You can work for years and hardly get a scratch, then one day a fall can turn your life around. Injuries from a fall may cause abrasions, fractures, and dislocations. However, one of the most serious results of a fall can be a head injury. How this will affect you depends upon which part of your brain has been injured …
Why Companies Fail!
Every year dozens of contracting companies close their doors and throw in the towel. All of these companies started with a dream. All of these contractors knew the technical components of their industry. Most of them probably had incredible service for their clients. Why do most of these technically proficient and service-oriented companies fail? If it’s not a lack …