Quote of the Week from George Washington on “Bad Seed”
Note: This post is for those who want to get 2 goal…for those who want to be better managers…for those who want to build and maintain office environments that are high on morale and productivity.
Happy Birthday to George Washington
who was born on this day in 1732.
Most people know him as the first President of the United States (1789–1797).
And though he left behind many wise words that reflect his experience as a President and patriot, we have chosen for our Quote of the Week, one that reflects his role as a farmer.
“Bad seed is a robbery of the worst kind: for your pocket-book not only suffers by it, but your preparations are lost and a season passes away unimproved.”
How might this help you in your business?
First, take a look at this 2:17-minute video, Farmer George. Read more
Falling Down on the Job at A Southern Season
The wise words below are for you if you want to get 2 goal, if you want to be a better manager and/or if you want to boost morale & productivity.
A few years ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing the management team of a business called A Southern Season. We talked about their past, their present, their future and the management practices and philosophies which have served as a strong foundation and guide to success.
A Southern Season first opened 
as a coffee roastery in 1975, occupying just 800 square feet of a building in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA. Since then, they expanded to a 28,000 square foot space; and then to a 60,000 square foot space. And they now enjoy national acclaim and a worldwide following. If you aren’t in Chapel Hill, you can still get a feel for A Southern Season and purchase their products by going to: www.asouthernseason.com.
Now back to the interview and the wise words they shared.
In one segment, General Manager Briggs Wesche, talked about her boss, the store’s Founder and Owner, Michael Barefoot.
You can push “play”(white arrow in little blue circle) and listen to the one minute excerpt or read the text or – I hope you’ll do both.
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One of the things Briggs respects about Michael is that he empowers people to go out and try things. If they fail, he helps pick them up and figure out how to do it better next time – helping the individual and the organization grow.
When asked about this, Michael shared a motto he lives by: Read more
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Quote of the Week from Wayne Gretsky
It gets scary out there.
Sometimes it’s tough to keep going. Or even get started.
Keep this one handy…for those times that you and others need a nudge.
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If you’d like help making and sticking to a plan to get 2 goal, contact us about our coaching programs and team retreats.
Meanwhile, you can use the above quote as background or wallpaper for your computer with just three clicks. Read more
Quote of the Week from Martin Luther King, Jr
For the past few weeks, we’ve been sharing quotes, comments and examples that suggest ways to be a better manager…encouraging us to take control of our destiny, to have a vision, to be clear about it, to make a plan, so that others can rally around it and take action.
What a perfect example we remember,celebrate and commemorate today.
Take a look at the video. Watch the 17 minute version if at all possible. The 2 minute version if time is too tight. Just watch and listen to the 34 year old Dr. King share his dream. Read more
Quote of the Week – On Productivity
Are you often disappointed about what people do or don’t do? This week’s quote may help you – at work and at home.
And yes – it’s a repeat from last week. And that’s because it’s a tough one to grasp.
This quote is from the Be A Better Manager section of our Quote Library. 130 additional quotes are available for free right here in our Quote Library.
You can use the above quote as background or wallpaper for your computer with just three clicks.
1. Click on the image above.
2. Right click on the image that appears.
3. On the pull down menu that appears, click on “set as background”.
Voila! There’s still plenty of room on the left side of the screen for all your shortcut icons.
Note:
If you don’t like your new wallpaper, don’t want to replace it with a quote from the Business Class Quote Library and don’t know how to get rid of it……
Go to your control panel. Select “Display”. Select “Desktop”. And then choose from the designs offered.
Quote of the Week – On Productivity
Are you often disappointed about what people do or don’t do? This week’s quote may help you – at work and at home.
This quote is from the Be A Better Manager section of our Quote Library. 130 additional quotes are available. Valuable business tools, available for free right here in our Quote Library.
You can use the above quote as background or wallpaper for your computer with just three clicks.
1. Click on the image above.
2. Right click on the image that appears.
3. On the pull down menu that appears, click on “set as background”.
Voila! There’s still plenty of room on the left side of the screen for all your shortcut icons.
Note:
If you don’t like your new wallpaper, don’t want to replace it with a quote from the Business Class Quote Library and don’t know how to get rid of it……
Go to your control panel. Select “Display”. Select “Desktop”. And then choose from the designs offered.
Quote of the Week – On Dealing with Turkeys
After pursuing happiness, choosing to be happy and happier – it’d be a shame to lose it all because of a turkey or two.
Quote of the Week – On Going Through Hell
Words of wisdom from Winston Churchill.
If you need ideas on HOW to do what he suggests, we suggest an article from the archives:
4 Musts for Managing Tough Times. Plus some other tools which we’ll be posting this week.
For now – we invite you to post this to your desktop as a motivational reminder. You can choose from our standard designs – or one of our firey formats. See posting and printing instructions below.
Can’t Get Out of It?
Business Class Quote of the week to the rescue!!!!
You can use the above quote as background or wallpaper for your computer with just three clicks.
1. Click on the image above.
2. Right click on the image that appears.
3. On the pull down menu that appears, click on “set as background”.
Voila! There’s still plenty of room on the left side of the screen for all your shortcut icons.
There is also a printable version for you to post, pass and share. You can find it in the Get 2 Goal section of our Quote Library.
130 additional quotes are available for free right here in our Quote Library.
Note:
If you don’t like your new wallpaper, don’t want to replace it with a quote from the Business Class Quote Library and don’t know how to get rid of it……
Go to your control panel. Select “Display”. Select “Desktop”. And then choose from the designs offered.
Quote of the Week – “If you can’t get out of it…
What if you are required to attend a company meeting but hate those things?
What if you run a business in a college town but don’t like lots of the college shenanigans – like football weekends?
What if you hate parades, but there is one coming down your road soon?
You could quit your job. Or move your business. Or close it.
Or you could follow these wise words which may serve to boost your spirits – morale and productivity too!
You can use the above quote as background or wallpaper for your computer with just three clicks.
1. Click on the image above.
2. Right click on the image that appears.
3. On the pull down menu that appears, click on “set as background”.
Voila! There’s still plenty of room on the left side of the screen for all your shortcut icons.
There is also a printable version for you to post, pass and share. You can find it in the Get 2 Goal section of our Quote Library.
130 additional quotes are available for free right here in our Quote Library.
Note:
If you don’t like your new wallpaper, don’t want to replace it with a quote from the Business Class Quote Library and don’t know how to get rid of it……
Go to your control panel. Select “Display”. Select “Desktop”. And then choose from the designs offered.
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