Tom Peters: Start Something Dull

This is a great video as Tom Peters explains why there may well be much more opportunity in "dull" areas of the economy - watch:



And comment here on the blog. Any "dull" ideas come to mind for you?

David

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Tom Peters: On First Impressions

Here's some great advice from Tom Peters on how important first impressions are in life and in business, and how little time we have to make them. Watch:



And comment here on the blog.

David

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Tom Peters: The Power of Being Extraordinary

Tom Peters shares some great wisdom on why it is so important to strive to go beyond the ho-hum and be extraordinary - watch:



And comment here on the blog.

David


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Tom Peters: Treating Your Employees Like Customers

In this video, Tom Peters presents lessons from Southwest Airlines and its legendary found, Herb Kelleher, on how to treat your employees like customers - and why it is so important to do so. Watch:





Share your comments here on the blog...

David Wyld, Professor of Management
Southeastern Louisiana University

Wyld About Management (http://wyldaboutmanagement.blogspot.com/) and

Management in a Minute (http://managementinaminute.blogspot.com/)

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Tom Peters: The Four Most Important Words in Management

OK, here's another great nugget of info from Tom Peters to help you succeed as a manager - there's four simple words that's the secret to success - and yes, you'll have to watch the video below to find out what they are:



Do you agree? How can you apply this concept in your own job?
Looking forward to the conversation.

David

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Tom Peters: The Importance of Listening

Listening - nothing is more important to being a good manager than to master this skill. Here's a classic clip from Tom Peters on listening - view it here:



Looking forward to your comments...any good listening stories from your work/managerial experience?

David

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