by mrretainer | Mar 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the typical goals and reward model, you set a goal and you meet it, then you get a reward. While this model has a lot of merit and research behind it, there are times when, pulling the trigger and getting the reward now is enough motivation to meet the goals...
by mrretainer | Feb 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s so easy to get caught up in the day to day tasks. Perhaps you made a resolution or goal for 2020 to spend more time doing your hobby. But, you haven’t yet because your day to day stuff seems more important. I believe that hobbies are just as important to your...
by mrretainer | Jan 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
We all know that working harder, working more does not guarantee a more successful business. Instead, we must work smarter. Our most valuable and precious resource is time. If we spend time on non-revenue generating clients and activities, our...
by mrretainer | Dec 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Great Business Goals = Great Business Success Last week of this decade, 2020 is not only a new year, but some argue that it’s also the start of a new decade. Pretty heavy stuff. It’s an exciting time of year full of celebrations and resolutions. Resolutions fail,...
by mrretainer | May 9, 2019 | The Future, Uncategorized
I enjoy taking time off to think. Usually, there is a cigar involved (don’t judge me). A few years ago I started “thinking”; I thought “what if I never left Unisys?” And now I was a highly paid executive with a fat juicy 401k. I may not have a lot of...