Ecclesiastes 10:10 says, “If the ax is dull and its edges unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success.” Setting out to accomplish any goal without the necessary skills or tools is like trying to chop wood with a dull ax. You must overcompensate your efforts by applying more strength and muscle to … More Sharpen Your Ax to Develop the Best in You
At some point, a person feels the need to evolve, to enter a new dimension of life. Perhaps, to advance a skill, a new career, or develop their relationships with others. This requires growth to happen. But for growth to happen, the person’s environment must change. We all know how growth happens in plants. It … More Growth thrives in conducive surroundings
“now is the best time to start anything.” Ask yourself, if not now WHEN? Growth is intentional, not accidental. … More Goal mindset versus growth mindset
Derrick C Darden, PhD There’s an old saying by Sam Walton: “There is only one boss, the customer. Serving the customer is the reason your business exists. In the professional world, your job, whether it’s in sales, services or manufacturing, revolves around the customer.” However, what happens when there is a conflict between a customer … More How to handle conflict and commit to the customer
Starting a new job is always daunting, so it helps to havesome idea what to expect—especially if you’re working abroad. You may beconfident in your ability to do the work, but what about fitting into a foreignworkplace? Learning the language is crucial, of course, but it’s only part ofthe picture. Countries such as the UK, the USA, and Australia all speak English. . . but they’re so different in other ways that they frequently baffle eachother. … More Different Working Cultures in the USA, United Kingdom, and Australia
