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Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Spring Make-Over

Spring is a great time for a make-over. Here are some ideas for different areas of your life:

Home
  • Get your home in the spring mood by bringing in sheer fabrics, florals, and/or garden elements
  • Plant a garden
  • Update your landscaping
  • Get organized

Style
  • Update your wardrobe with light colored or floral fabrics
  • Get a new hairstyle by updating your cut or color
  • Start a daily walking routine or exercise program

Personality
  • Stop complaining
  • Start a new hobby
  • Learn something new
Business
  • Make-over your marketing or advertising
  • Update a product, service or your website

There are many ideas for make-overs. If you have an idea for a make-over please share it!

Monday, March 03, 2008

Hiring Employees and Team Building

Thank you, Bobbi Palmer for joining the call tonight and teaching us about Hiring Employees and Team building.

I learned the following from the call:

Hiring Employees--
  • The value of hiring based on "characteristics and values" first and "skill set" second.
  • Having a culture statement to express the business values.
  • Having a clear written job description.
  • Finding out what motivates the potential employee and whether that fits with your environment.
  • That it is acceptable and important to test people before hiring.
  • That we can go to your website www.bobbipalmer.com to get more info about questions to ask ourself before interviewing and questions we can't ask in an interview.

Team Building--
  • The importance of defining the team.
  • That people want to feel that they are treated fairly, have an opportunity to achieve, and that they feel part of the team.
  • That they are recognized for their contributions.
  • That money isn't the only motivator.
  • The importance of communication.
I invite everyone to share their comments here.

Also, visit www.bobbipalmer.com for more information.

Once again, thanks Bobbi!