Business

No one who ever procrastinated over a project said “this is the best work I’ve done” ever.  If you are up against a task you don’t like or excel at stop and ask a friend or co-worker for help. It will yield better results, be a lot more fun and get the job done much faster. – Dad

Warren Buffett’s Ten Rules for Business

1. Reinvest your profits
2. Be willing to be different
3. Never suck your thumb
4. Spell out the deal before you start
5. Watch small expenses
6. Limit what you borrow
7. Be persistent
8. Know when to quit
9. Assess the risks
10. Know what success really means

Getting curious is how we convince someone to elaborate on an experience. Asking questions such as what, how, or tell me more will always yield more information than silence. People want to talk about themselves, so let them.  – Geoff Smart and Randy Street

Work doesn’t have to be all about production. Sometimes work just means thinking. Taking a walk. Clearing your mind and allowing new ideas room to percolate without a deadline or a quota. – Dad

You don’t need to share 100% of your true thoughts or feelings in “every” situation. Bringing 75% of your authentic self and adjusting as you read the room can protect your energy and prevent burnout.  – Anne Francis

Training a team to think like the owner is one of the more challenging tasks in business. Unfortunately, some employees don’t possess the instincts necessary to make the jump so it’s the job of a leader to help connect the dots.  – Dad