by Leif Jensen | Nov 16, 2017 | General |
When you hear the phrases, “May I have a word with you” or “May I see you in my office,” do you think, “Uh oh, what did I do now?” This response does not create the optimal environment for you or your people to perform at their best. To create a better environment,...
by Leif Jensen | Nov 15, 2017 | General |
I don’t know why I surprised when I found out that Amazon now had added housekeeping and handyman services to their line. The company that was barely able to stay afloat with selling books is now planning to take over the world. If the stories are true they plan to...
by Leif Jensen | Nov 14, 2017 | General |
It seems that new technology start-ups are facing a greater hurdle than they expected. While they may have their great idea and are looking for VC or initial investors the larger tech companies (Google, Facebook or Amazon) are looking at what they are doing or trying...
by Leif Jensen | Nov 13, 2017 | General |
I was reading an article when a guy was remembering has little cash he had in his 20’s and how he pinched pennies. He apparently made his own jams and jellies. He jarred his own applesauce. Then as his salary increased he continued his penny pinching ways. Then one...
by Leif Jensen | Nov 9, 2017 | General |
Due professional care is a combination of professional judgment and skepticism. The AICPA defines independence of mind as a state of mind that permits a member to perform services without being affected by influences that compromise professional judgment. To reach...
by Leif Jensen | Nov 8, 2017 | General |
We have all heard of the phrase “fake it till you make it”. Since I am one who gets to peer behind the curtain, I am still occasionally surprised by those who still fake it. One gentleman was recently bragging that since he was getting married he and his wife-to-be...