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“Harmony is the strength and support of all institutions. …”

“Harmony is the strength and support of all institutions.  …” As a first line manager, I know one of my prime responsibilities is to promote and assure that the work place is a place of harmony. Harmony allows employees to … Continue reading

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A Foolish Consistency…

A Foolish Consistency….  “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds…” Ralph Waldo Emerson. What is a foolish consistency? I think a foolish consistency prevents change. Change is a way of life. We must change to progress, to be … Continue reading

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Dealing with experts… ?

Dealing with experts… ? I remember my first encounter with an expert. I was the night manager at the Timme Plaza Restaurant in Wilmington, North Carolina, when the event occurred. This was the second restaurant I had managed in seven … Continue reading

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First line manager Teamwork

Corporate teamwork is about critical mass… I had a new employee ask about my department’s teamwork. Did we have a good team? I said, “I do not know.” He look at me with a puzzled look, he was confused. I … Continue reading

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Do Not love your job….

Do Not Love Your Job…!!!  Lately, I read an article in Business Week by a so called expert… in the second sentence the expert made the comment that you should love what you do.  Recently, on Good Morning America a … Continue reading

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