The way a person spends his or her time say a lot. Use it, abuse it, mismanage it, or make the most of it – our use of time effects whether we’re able to do things that really matter. Michelangelo is noted on one occasion as working feverishly to finish a certain project. When he was questioned and warned that …
Budget Cuts Don’t Effect Everything
The most overused phrase of the last two years: “In these economic tough times…” It’s become the preamble to almost every statement that carries bad news. If the economy ain’t good, ain’t nothing else good. You get word from the top that your operational budget needs to be cut. Conservative spending is the new norm. Layoffs are the nagging fear. …
Meeting Planner/Organizer Worksheet
Welcome to TimMilburn.com I created The Meeting Planner/Organizer Worksheet (MPOW) in 2010. I’ve continued to make small tweaks to it over the years. It has been my most downloaded pdf. So I’m glad you’re here. I designed this one-page PDF to help you cover all the bases – before, during and after your meeting. My best ideas on running an effective …
5 Ways We Lead Ourselves Below The Surface
On the surface of the water, an iceberg can appear small and harmless. But underneath the water’s surface, the major portion (90%) of the iceberg can pose serious threats to boats and vessels that pass too close (think Titanic). The bulk of the iceberg lives below the surface. It’s not visible to those who pass by. But it’s there. This …
Are You Hearing What They’re Saying?
Pretty historic election yesterday. The Republican party won nearly 65 seats, taking control of the House and gaining spots in the Senate. There was also a large Republican majority in the Governor’s races as well. I’m not going to use this post to argue the benefits or downsides of either party, nor am I going to anticipate what will happen …
Giants Are Even “Gianter” Today!
Congratulations to the 2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants. Jayson Stark of ESPN eloquently stated… But when a team like this wins, it isn’t just for the men inside those uniforms. You understand that, right? When a team like this wins, this is for all those generations of Giants fans who bundled up to survive the piercing breezes of …
San Francisco Giants Build “Trust” With Fans
Trust is important in any relationship. Without trust, it’s difficult to move forward. It’s difficult to know where you stand with the other person. Inc. published an article online about the type of trust an organization like the San Francisco Giants is building with its fan base. On the brink of winning the 2010 World Series, the Giants haven’t always …
6 Ways I Use Facebook To Connect
Are we really friends if we’re not Facebook friends? If you aren’t using Facebook, then I would like to invite you to join us here in the year 2010. Facebook is so much more than simply posting what you ate for lunch (or what you’re hoping to eat for lunch). While status updates are a prominent part of the Facebook …