http://tawilsonassociates.com Getting Your People To ACT R.I.G.H.T.™ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:51:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Lately there has been a great deal of talk about accountability but does anyone really know what it means? The word accountable means to render an account. It surely seems that’s how the majority of people view accountability, - rendering an accounting for one’s actions. But it seems so reactive. It’s after ... http://tawilsonassociates.com/2010/01/30/what-does-accountability-really-mean/ Let me start out by wishing everyone a Happy New Year. I along with many others am glad to see the end of 2009. Last year was very disappointing and frustrating. I think I’m safe in saying that for much of the country it was less than a stellar year ... http://tawilsonassociates.com/2010/01/05/new-years-resolutions-or-goals-which-are-better/ In a little over 72 hours it will be Christmas. As I sit at one of my favorite coffee houses it struck me that another year will soon pass and what a difficult one it has been. What’s funny is people seem to be spending what they don’t have on ... http://tawilsonassociates.com/2009/12/21/remember-those-who-can%e2%80%99t-be-home-for-christmas/ My wife left me a note this morning that simply said, “Coffee maker died???” I’m guessing the question marks at the end are intended for me to provide an explanation, of which I have none. Perhaps it might have been more reflective of her mood, since she was deprived of ... http://tawilsonassociates.com/2009/12/18/for-the-love-of-coffee/ Tiger Woods, the world’s best golf player is in the news not for his golf game, but for possible domestic problems along with the hint of an affair. This past weekend he had an accident outside his house at 2:30 in the morning he was injured though not seriously. Supposedly his wife ... http://tawilsonassociates.com/2009/11/30/whats-mom-going-to-say/ What a difference a week makes. Last week the coach of the New England Patriots made a decision to go for a first down instead of punting the ball. Those of you who are familiar with the Patriots football team, you’ve seen them make this type of play many times ... http://tawilsonassociates.com/2009/11/25/what-a-difference-a-week-makes/ Yesterday I received notification that I had received an award for being an outstanding business. Needless to say I was just a bit surprise, and very skeptical. I mean I know that I offer value added service to my clients. But I had no idea that the Small Business Commerce Association ... http://tawilsonassociates.com/2009/11/11/for-a-mere-57-95-you-can-be-the-best-of-business/ The other day in route to a meeting I was listening to the first CD of a box set by the Platters. For those who are wondering who or what the Platters are, they are a singing group that was very popular during the 50 and 60’s. This was during ... http://tawilsonassociates.com/2009/10/22/can-you-deliver-a-message-in-150-seconds/ Welcome to my Blog. What I hope to accomplish with this blog is to share some of my thoughts, ideas, criticisms, complaints about the world of consulting. Some one I admire said: “There are too many blogs from too many people. Most are dull and self-aggrandizing.” I’m going to try ... http://tawilsonassociates.com/2009/10/13/welcome-to-my-blog/ In two posts I wrote about the elephants dancing over at Bank of America.  The recent upheavel over Ken Lewis announcing his retirement could have have been avoided with a process known as succession planning.  Well check out this recent NY Times Business article by Joe Nocera. http://tawilsonassociates.com/2009/10/03/when-more-than-operational-skills-are-needed/