Beauty of this country

 

I have been reading a book on Global Warming.  One of the statements I came across

reminds me of one of those I would have posted on my office wall at work. It seems worth repetition for all businesses:

 

“The beauty of this country is that every time we’re pressed against the wall we come up with new things – we become the most creative force in the world.”

 

This statement is attributed to an energy entrepreneur.

 

What about those statements that make your business GREAT?

 

Steve Koenig, SCORE Counselor

Visit us at: www.scoresouthflorida.net

 

 

Accountability

 

Accountability does not just happen. You have to work for it.

 

Here are a few guidelines that can help:

 

The message from “the top” is key. When you get the message right “accountability” grows. It is just like a planting. A bit of topsoil, some seeds and fertilizer and you add some water. So plant some focus on “accomplishments”, set expectations, measure outcomes, provide feedback and enable ownership of issues.

Matching skills with tasks can drive success. Mismatching can demoralize others. So spend the time necessary to get it right and keep it right.

 

Rewards work. So reward those that demonstrate “accountability”. Others will see it as the right behavior.

 

Set performance goals with the “team”. When they “own” it they know how their part impacts the whole and will go the extra mile.

Stay engaged and monitor performance.

 

Hope this helps

 

Steve Koenig, SCORE counselor

Visit us at: www.scoresouthflorida.net

 

 

 

Negative feedback can demoralize employees

Motivating employees is a skill all managers must have. There are times when negative feedback is necessary. Doing so with care is important for all managers. Here are some suggestions:

Do not focus on an employee’s character or personality. Deal only with behaviors.

Use data to support negative feedback.

Review the impact of the negative behavior.

Focus on one or two top issues, not an entire list.

Listen to the employee, you may learn something.

Identify methods an employee can use to improve.

 

Do not let bad behaviors hurt your business. You owe it to yourself and your other employees to be a good manager.

 

Steve Koenig,  SCORE Counselor

Visit us at: www.scoresouthflorida.net

 

 

 

Special Counselor of the Month

We are delighted to shine the spotlight on a distinguished member of our staff who by his or her efforts brings great credit to our organization. This month we are honored to salute:

EMMETT GUMM   

28 YEARS OF SERVICE TO SCORE

 

VOLUNTEER – CHAIRMAN – DISTRICT DIRECTOR

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT – NATIONAL PRESIDENT

 

 

On June 23^rd, Emmett Gumm will be retiring from SCORE.  On that day he will be honored at a Luncheon  at Gleneagles Country Club in Delray Beach.

 

 Emmett’s retirement provides all of us the opportunity to recognize and salute him as one of the true giants of SCORE. He has served at every level, distinguishing himself by his extraordinary ability to help clients, establishing ever-higher standards for training and educating new members, guiding chapters across the country, and serving with distinction as SCORE National President.

 

 Legions of SCORE members and clients have benefited from his gentle guidance, his cheery wit, and his welcoming smile. Through all the years of his outstanding service Emmett  brought an intense curiosity for everything new (he was one of the first Chapter members to purchase an iPad), and an unquenchable desire to keep on learning. To all of us, he was and is Mister 412.

 

 We join in wishing Emmett and his treasured wife Annette all the best in life as they prepare to head to their new home on the west coast of Florida.

 

Our loss is sure to be offset by all those who will come to know and treasure their friendship, as we have for so many wonderful years.

 

 CONGRATULATIONS EMMETT, ON A JOB VERY, VERY WELL DONE!

3D Printers and your business

 

Did you know that a 3D printer was used aboard the orbiting space station to create a needed tool? Organizations are working on putting these printers on yachts and ships.

GE is working on creating parts for aircraft engines as well. What is next?

 

How will this impact your business?

Steve Koenig, SCORE Counselor

Visit us at: www.scoresouthflorida.net

 

 

Getting Your Share?

 

Florida 2014 Income was UP 4.6% vs US average of 3.9%!!!

 

How about your business income?

 

Steve Koenig, SCORE Counselor

Visit us at: www.scoresouthflorida.net

 

 

Florida among the fastest growing

According to Census Bureau data for 2013-2014, Florida has more residents than New York!  We also have 6 of the top 20 fastest growing metro areas! WOW!!

The state ranks third in the country, behind California and Texas.

 

How is that impacting your business?

 

Steve Koenig, SCORE Counselor

Visit us at: www.scoresouthflorida.net