I’ve been talking a lot here recently about the benefits of giving back to your community. That’s because this is something I believe in strongly. I participate in community service both individually and with my roofing company, Shamrock Roofing and Construction. I do it because I feel it’s the right thing to do. I love the internal gratification I get from being able to help…
When was the last time you showed empathy toward one of your employees? I don’t mean sympathy – feeling sorry for them and their situation. I’m talking about empathy, the ability to see a situation from another’s point of view and feel what they’re feeling. The ability to walk in their shoes, so to speak. Many managers believe that showing empathy is a waste of…
Women are often told there’s no place in business for them and their softer personalities. They’re criticized for being emotional, and they’re ostracized from male-dominated office politics and important client meetings. Men, on the other hand, are taught to be tough. Take no prisoners, get the job done at all costs, and drive that profit margin through the roof. I’ve come to realize over the…