"Your opinion is very important to me. So maybe you should save it for a special occasion." … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #162
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #161
"If I flee the country to avoid paying taxes, can I write off the miles as business travel?" … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #161
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #160
We´re looking for someone with the wisdom of a 50-year old, the experience of a 40-year old, the drive of a 30-year old and the pay scale of a 20-year old." … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #160
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #159
"Stop whining - Vice President of Post-It Communications is a very important job!" … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #159
Leaders cannot be nice all the time
Being a leader is not about being hard, aggressive or overly “macho”. It is about doing things through others, often for their reasons. The goal of the leader is to get things done on the journey to a set destination. Of course often the leader is setting the destination, other times it is set by another leader in the business and we need to deliver our elements in our own way.Individuals cannot have their own way all the time When one of the team is used to getting their view accepted all … [Read more...] about Leaders cannot be nice all the time
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #158
"The computers are fine. I need you to defrag the leadership team!" … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #158
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #157
"Any other people skills, besides 400 Facebook friends?" … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #157
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #156
"Yes, I have leadership experience. Last week I organized a street protest against your company." … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #156
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #155
"If you know how to beg, we may have a position for you in Accounts Receivable." … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #155
Mike Morrison does the #icebucketchallenge
I was challenged by Lesley. Challenge accepted. Donation given & done. @mndassoc #mndPlease donate to #als or mnd … [Read more...] about Mike Morrison does the #icebucketchallenge
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #154
"Explain to me again why a corporation can't have nuclear weapons." … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #154
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #153
"I appreciate the effort, but need you to be more flexible." … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #153
There is only one reason why outstanding organizations train their people
Over the years many people attend in-company training courses because there is something new on the list, or because there is generally “something useful” about the programs run. This menu of training provion, whilst helping managers, has become one of the tools that has helped to almpst destroy the tr Training for reward or punishment Too many organizations still use training as some form of reward or punishment for not being “good enough” THIS MUST STOP Using training for either of these … [Read more...] about There is only one reason why outstanding organizations train their people
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #152
"I'm pleased with the results of your drug test. We found traces of greed, ambition and tenacity in your urine." … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #152
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #151
"Larry, do you remember where we buried our hidden agenda?" … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #151
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #150
"Some of you may have noticed that I recently switched my necktie from a classic Windsor knot to the stylish Pratt/Shelby. This is just one of the many exciting changes I have planned for the company." … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #150
To blog or not to blog – Internal or corporate blogs
A Blog (short for web log) is a public communication that enables interactions between the author and their readers. Whilst not all bloggers in the public arena allow comments and dialogue, the vast majority do, indeed it is this interaction (or the possibility of the interaction) that makes the blog different from other communication tools. The difference that often makes the difference.Recently I have been reading some internal blogs by senior leaders in an organization, and it is obvious … [Read more...] about To blog or not to blog – Internal or corporate blogs
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #149
"I'd like you to do a presentation on business ethics. If you don't have time to prepare something, just steal it off the Internet." … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #149
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #148
"Remember when I walked past your desk this morning and I didn't fire you? In today's economy, that counts as a raise and promotion." … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #148
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #147
"I'm concerned about the amount of profanity I'm hearing around the office. Words like 'no', 'can't, and 'never'!" … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #147



















