Each semester whle teaching Entrepenreuship at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) one of the first assignments I would ask the class to complete was to define success. Not what a successful business looks like but their own personal success would be. What do they want their life to look like in 5, 10,…
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In the realm of personal development, short term goals are often considered the cornerstone of long term success.
How are you defining success…not your goals…but what makes you feel successful beyond just achieving a goal?
More is Better…at Least Early On. In his book RANGE, David Epstein points out that data is beginning to prove that generalists,…
Perseverance might not be the sexiest trait; certainly not one we want to be our calling card. It’s like being that fighter who everyone says is a really tough; not all that good but can take a beating and keep coming.
I recently finished a great book by Gary Keller entitled The One Thing. Though business oriented, premise of the I found to be something transcendental. I’m often asked by students what do I need to do get better or get as good as so and so. The answer is often simpler than they would like…
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One of the most foundational principles in operations management is standardization. The more standardized a process is the more efficient it tends to be over the long haul in terms of time, money, and energy. In manufacturing, where products are mass produced, standardization is vital to maintaining high quality, eliminating waste (LEAN), and preventing defects…
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