71 – Wasting Time Successfully

71 – Wasting Time Successfully

I grew up in a home where hard work was prized and slothfulness was an incredible sin. My parents came through the depression of the 1930’s and it left an indelible impression on them. Getting a job, any job, was the highest priority. It came before family,...
70 – Busy

70 – Busy

http://www.waynerobertson.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Roads-10812.mp4 I have struggled with this problem for most of my life.  Now, many years into my life, I am starting to get on top of this problem. Prioritization To help you understand the problem, I have a...
69 – The Busy Season

69 – The Busy Season

It is strange how some seasons of the year more busier than others. For me, the November and December is laid back for work.  There is lots of work to do but people seem to be not as rushed and less urgent about everything. Summer can be a less hectic time as team...
68 – The Number One Desire of Employees

68 – The Number One Desire of Employees

After talking with hundreds of employees over the last 30 years, a few truths come true. There is a #1 desire of all employees. It is not free meals. It is not free dry cleaning. It is not a fancy office. It is not free vacations (although that is highly desired!) It...
67 – Employee Home Run

67 – Employee Home Run

I grew up in companies where there was almost open warfare with the boss. Whatever he or she said was derided and made fun of behind their back. For some reason, I didn’t make great progress in the companies!  Duh! Being in management is tough.  Extremely tough!...
66 – Open Office Problems

66 – Open Office Problems

Open offices are very popular these days. However, they don’t solve all problems. While collaboration is important, employees can be bothered by all the activity around them. Here is an interesting article on the problems of open...