I’ll freely admit it; I bleed orange. I’ve loved the Denver Broncos with all my heart since my dad took me to Mile High Stadium when I was only seven to see them play the evil Oakland Raiders. (The Broncos were trounced, but I’ve been a fan ever since.) I say that at the risk…
Reflecting on those stories that impacted my work in 2011, I found the stories that either confirmed my opinions and beliefs, or challenged them to the core. Agree or disagree, for anyone that employs teens and young adults, these links are worth investigating. Wishing you a bright and prosperous 2012, and a healthy flow of…
If you want to see a poster child for work ethic, meet Beth Miller, a modern day Rosie-the-Riveter. I don’t know Beth, but the company she works for Mr. Rooter – part of the Dwyer Group – is a client of mine. And this is a feel good story worth reading. I came across a…
With all the protesting in major cities across America, you’d think that employers aren’t hiring. Ain’t true. Although there are more than 14 million unemployed in America , a recent Manpower Survey found 52% of US employers are having difficulty filling critical positions. The obvious disconnect is that employers are struggling to find A) qualified…
If you need a textbook case of work ethic, look no further than Mother Nature. You may know her better as Andrew, Katrina, or, most recently, Irene, but she doesn’t always wear a name badge. She fires up and thunders down. She clears a path and leaves no stone unturned. She works in scorching heat…
A lot parents of parents have asked me if there is any specific age at which they should begin to teach their children how to work and to begin to instill core work ethic values within them. The short answer is, it’s never too early. To prove it, here’s a video of me teaching my…