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Confronting one of the worst downturns in history, today's companies have good reason to be ratcheting up efficiency and productivity any way they can. But as leaders turn their attention to slashing costs and streamlining processes, they risk making a fatal mistake: giving so much attention to how something is done that they lose sight of what the job is supposed to accomplish. "RETHINK: A Business Manifesto for Cutting Costs and Boosting Innovation" by Ric Merrifield of FT Press has it almost right, the new way of doing business, is as an independent business person. A YOU, INC. populating the world...


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New Post from MikeToots: http://www.tootaloosa.com/?p=52


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Sorry Ted Turner but Ted is dead, there's a new Ted in town. And this Ted is out and about, exchanging ideas, cooperation, collaboration and creation. It's Ted.com and I love their tag line, "Ideas Worth Spreading." Here's their story about John Wooden, the famous UCLA basketball coach is the subject of a video interview, in which he talks about his views on working with people, coaching, teaching and learning in, "Coaching for people, not points." Click through to see his video interview, even if you're not a sports fan because he explores people and his views on teaching: http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/498 About...


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Office in a virtual world, means getting my phones answered or forwarded to my mobile, voicemail, email voice mail messages, meeting space, office support and nine beautiful facilities throughout Washington DC area. Here in Washington DC, there are a multitude of officing choices and phone answering services but this one is a step above the rest. I like Preferred Offices, because I've used there services since they launched over six years ago, they always operate in a professional manner and are 'biz' laid back - in a good way. The program is called - virtual office or PreferredVirtual and...


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The key to building any business is the relationship. I find, if I focus not on what I will get out of the relationship but focus on helping each person I meet, then my business grows almost on autopilot. Find those treasured relationships and cultivate them by delivering exactly what you promise and be there for them when they need something else, not related to your business. They will never forget your help and become a true partner in you and your business. At Wit and Wisdom of Young CEO's they make a good point about building a referral network.   One of the mission tenets of Young CEOs...


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I absolutely love this site: http://www.gapingvoid.com/ Here's also something from Hugh MacLeod - RSS feed, that's very funny. I found it at ExHotGirl and clicked through for a great laugh. Thanks to both you. Do you believe the "Sex and Cash Theory." from Gaping Void. Is work only about showing up or is it about what you put in and the wonderful journey that allows us to live? Might not be a question, might be a statement. I know feel better everyday that I create and grow something.  MikeT_following my dreams, wherever they take me.


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Every independent or small business person has at one time or the other had to explain what they do. I've found that the shorter and the sweeter, the better. The guru of the short-but-sweet product or service presentation is Guy Kawasaki of "How To Change the World" gives an excellent tutorial, appearing at Open Forum an American Express product, on how to give the short-but-sweet. This week I sat through eight hours of companies pitching themselves to a panel of experts at SXSW. It was a challenging experience because the companies had two minutes to explain what they do, and very few could....


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How and where we work is changing as fast as you can say, computer chip. You can work from Starbucks, library, leased space, executive suite or from home. I've worked from home for over eight years and at times, it can be challenging and requires flexibility and creativity. Jonathan Mead writing for ZenHabits give us a tips on managing officing moving into the future in "Escape the Cubicle Farm: Top 10 Reasons to Work From Home." The future of the workplace is definitely shifting. There are a lot of new rules of work that are changing the game. Social media sites like twitter and facebook...


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