Our work environment has evolved significantly, unlike our brains, which have remained relatively unchanged for thousands of years. While our brains continue to operate at a basic, tribal level, the technology and computing power around us have advanced exponentially. Email, though a vital tool, often falls short in facilitating meaningful human connections, engagement, and motivation, […]
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Let’s Explore the Paradox of Email Congestion In our quest to improve efficiency, we often find ourselves in a paradoxical situation, much like the phenomenon observed on expanding roadways. As roads get wider, they attract more traffic, leading to greater congestion. This theory, known as induced demand, holds true for email inboxes as well. Consider
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You can’t produce a baby in 1 month by getting 9 women pregnant,” as Warren Buffet so wisely puts it. When I first came across this quote, it gave me a hearty laugh. It’s a blunt reminder that many “leaders” expect instant results from a flurry of actions, thinking they’ll see the payoff within a
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Yesterday, I touched on the power of networking for financial growth. In my perspective, being a business owner inherently involves conducting business transactions. I hold a strong belief in the art of doing business. So much so that we emphasize it in our team’s training, making them consistently comfortable with conversations about money and the
Earlier this week, we had our first board of directors meeting for September 2023 – a remarkable experience. Gathering with fellow business owners and collectively reviewing our businesses provided valuable insights. We learned, reinforced key concepts, and even explored some new ideas, even if we decided not to pursue them. What struck me the most
Leverage holds a powerful key to achieving more with less effort. We often use the phrase “divide to multiply” when delving into leverage. This concept entails breaking down complex tasks into their most basic components and then enhancing the quality and repeatability of each component. When recombined, these refined elements create a streamlined, efficient, and
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Ouch, right? I’ve often repeated the mantra that “A” employees won’t work for “B” or “C” bosses, but I’ve never turned it around like this before. Yet, evidence abounds of managers complaining about their people not living up to expectations, not showing up on time, or committing other perceived violations. Huh. Life being a mirror
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In the ever-evolving landscape of business, standing out is no longer just an option—it’s a necessity. The “Who’s Who in Guyana Business Directory” has long been considered an authoritative platform for doing just that. Here are the top 10 reasons why featuring your company in the 5th edition, covering 2024, is an opportunity not to
Introduction If failure is the teacher we never wanted but always needed, then understanding how businesses go wrong is instrumental. This article aims to delineate the pitfalls entrepreneurs often find themselves in, especially in a unique and evolving market like Guyana. 1. Ignore Market Research Operate on gut feeling alone. Neglecting market research is a
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During a recent road trip with my wife, we found ourselves pondering a question: “When will we be done?” At first, I thought, “Never.” But as we delved deeper into the conversation, I realized that’s not entirely accurate. A more precise query would be, “When will we be done with this particular season of our
