Tag Archives: Difficult Lessons

Be a Problem Solver — Not a Problem Maker

She’s intelligent, talented, and fired. This isn’t the first time and might not be the last unless she gets a handle on what’s not working and what is. What’s working? Plenty. Claire (whose name is fictitious and behavior is real) is independent, self reliant, and self -starting. She thinks fast and talks faster. She’s analytic, organized and a wizard at remembering the details; all of which enable her to nail a problem at 500 paces. Continue reading →

Lessons Learned……

Harold did it again. He hired the wrong person and is in a world of hurt. Harold’s a businessman who describes himself as street smart, strategy savvy, and a sap when it comes to hiring. First it was his financial advisor. Harold was ecstatic, he couldn’t believe his luck. He found a creative accountant who doubled as a visionary. At last, someone who agreed with his spending habits and encouraged him to spend even more. Continue reading →