Jeff Standridge

“If it’s creativity you’re after, ask your employees to solve problems alone before sharing their ideas. If you want the wisdom of the crowd, gather it electronically, or in writing, and make sure people can’t see each other’s ideas until…

“He who stands aloof runs the risk of believing himself better than others and misusing his critique of society as an ideology for his private interests.” –Theodor Adorno There’s a reason why the CBS reality series Undercover Boss has been…

“It makes a difference, doesn’t it, whether we fence ourselves in, or whether we are fenced out by the barriers of others?” -E.M. Foster One burden of leadership is that invisible walls can exist between ourselves and our team members.…

“If you are feeling some December blues, or even depression, don’t fight it. Instead, do something for yourself. Be reflective. Let the emotions exist. And be encouraged that, like me, you can get to a better place, but it can…

“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn’t go away.” -Philip K. Dick Only one of the following two statements is true. Care to fancy a guess? A: One of Christopher Columbus’s goals in crossing the Atlantic…

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”–Nelson Mandela Are you old enough to remember when…

“Change occurs on a continuum and does not move in a straight line.” –Sharon Weil There was a time when being a nerd was not cool. Parents of precocious children often consoled, “Keep on reading and don’t worry about them;…

“The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one’s life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.”–Billy Graham Robert Bigelow will be the first to admit…

“There is no place where espionage is not possible.” –Sun Tzu The rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War was a frightening time to live. The cloud of nuclear threat hung on the brinksmanship…

“It is surprising how little most small business values the customers. A positive feedback from the customer is critical to your business, and what’s more important is their referral.” –Fabrizio Moreira A major grocery store chain performed a series of…