Recent Articles From EvanCarmichael.com http://www.evancarmichael.com/ http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/784/Five-Attributes-of-Entrepreneurs.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/784/Five-Attributes-of-Entrepreneurs.html Entrepreneurs have personality traits that make them ideal people to work for themselves. These same traits, while helpful as an entrepreneur can be irritating and dangerous for normal on-the-job relationships with bosses, managers, and supervisors. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/784/Getting-Back-the-Lost-Client-in-Six-Steps.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/784/Getting-Back-the-Lost-Client-in-Six-Steps.html If your clients feel wanted in the first place it is almost impossible to have someone else steal them away from you. Once lost you just need to gently keep after them by reminding them of your services, your appreciation of them, and your knowledge of their needs. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/784/Team-Building-Games-and-Adventures.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/784/Team-Building-Games-and-Adventures.html The best parties are those where people take ownership. The guests become the hosts. They want the other guests to feel as welcome as they do. The same goes for Team Building Adventures. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/784/Setting-Records-and-Attaining-Lasting-Achievement.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/784/Setting-Records-and-Attaining-Lasting-Achievement.html Randy knew Joe from track & field. He told a story of one track meet. Joe arrived late. As a member of ROTC and the reserves he had parachuted twice that morning and then rushed to the track meet. Once arriving at Pacific Lutheran University in nearby Parkland, he took part in the one hundred yard dash, the 220, anchored the 440, and did everything but give out towels. He took first place in each of seven events. How many people would have just stopped at jumping out of the airplane? http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/784/Doing-What-It-Takes-for-a-Team-Win.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/784/Doing-What-It-Takes-for-a-Team-Win.html It’s easy to win games with good players. It’s easy to have successful projects with great workers, but in the end a team or a business that can win without the superstars has reached a level of success seen by few. A great team has players or workers that care more about the team than they do for individual attention. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/784/Scruffy-Sam-the-Entrepreneur.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/784/Scruffy-Sam-the-Entrepreneur.html I used to call him Scruffy Sam. He looked like he just got through with a hard day’s work. He was a little dirty and his beard was all over his face and wild. He came to our door and asked if we needed our lawn mowed. We did. I don’t remember if he used our mower or brought his own, but he did a good job. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/784/Sales-and-UpSelling-is-No-Joke.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/784/Sales-and-UpSelling-is-No-Joke.html Everyday in addition to the basic spam of email, friends send me jokes. Some are funny, some are not. Those that are truly funny have a nugget of wisdom or enlightenment within. Here's a story that I like and it not only makes sense, but delivers a common sense sales message that we can all learn from. And, that's no laughing matter. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/784/Life-is-Like-a-Carwash.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/784/Life-is-Like-a-Carwash.html This is an invocation or positive thought for the day. It's amusing, creative, and thought provoking . . . and brings a smile to those who read it or hear it. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/784/The-King-of-Queens-and-a-Horrible-Business-Idea.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/784/The-King-of-Queens-and-a-Horrible-Business-Idea.html Without a little market research some ideas and doomed from the start. Market research isn't hard, it's as easy as throwing a party . . . a party that could save you time and money. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/784/Bargain-Hunt-Listening-to-the-Experts.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/784/Bargain-Hunt-Listening-to-the-Experts.html For many people, both in and out of business, one of the hardest things to do is listening to experts. Why? Because experts generally give advice that runs contrary to what people want to hear. Experts are not always right, but their opinions are worth consideration, especially if all you have to go on is a gut feeling.