The Power of Language One of the great myths of modern pop communication is the notion that it’s possible to criticize someone — even bully them, provided we ask first to provide “constructive criticism”. We actually believe that by tacking the word “constructive” on to the word “criticism”, that we magically transform the meaning.It’s a…
When To Seek Professional Help With Your Anger and Rage
While it’s great that you recognize your anger or even rage is negatively affecting your relationships, and you are seeking self-help ways to address the situation, there are situations where you are much better off getting help from health and mental health professionals. It’s not easy to change emotional habits, and many of us can’t…
Anger Self-Control: Venting Versus Letting Go Are Different
There’s a myth about anger that goes back a long time. I call it the steam kettle syndrome. The idea is that anger is like steam in a kettle on the stove. So long as there is heat, the steam builds up, and unless it “goes somewhere”, the kettle will eventually explode. If you allow the…
Small Business Advantage Case Study: The Little Bakery That Wins
In the next town over, there’s a bakery that’s approaching its second anniversary. It’s often busy, in a town of less than 7,000 people, and surrounded by towns that are even smaller. The Village Bakery has few natural advantages. It’s located on a street with virtually NO foot traffic. In the same town is a…
Small Business Advantages: Beating The Giants – Partnering
Partnering: A Business Advantage For The Davids vs. The Goliaths Consistent with the philosophy that small businesses can compete with large businesses if they focus on what they can do that the large corporations can’t, we look at how small businesses can forge much better partnerships with others. What Is Partnering For Small Business Partnering…
The Small Business Advantage: Applying The Principles Of Small Ball To Your Small Business
There are a number of things large companies can do that small companies have trouble replicating, due to economies of scale, and available resources. What small business CAN do is all the little things that capitalize on the shorter “distances” between the owner and its customers. Small Ball For Business Small ball is the name applied…