Time management is at the top of the most popular business self-help categories. It certainly is for us! Yet, despite all the literature and webinars, it’s still something we all struggle with daily. The top 5 things that save time tend to be the same: Track your time. By monitoring your time usage for a couple of weeks you’ll identify … Read More
Need A Mentor?
Do you ever wish you had someone to turn to for business advice? It’s not an admission of defeat. It’s a way of drawing on extra experience and brainpower to get a boost. And it doesn’t have to be formal or expensive, yet it can make a big difference to your success. A great example is the non-profit mentoring organization Score … Read More
Company Culture is Everything
Company culture is defined as “behavior of humans within an organization and the meaning that people attach to those behaviors.” Culture is not something that happens overnight but is carved over time after conscious and strategic planning. It’s the little things; how you treat a co-worker, involvement in the community, aligning your company with partners and vendors that share similar values…etc. … Read More
Explore Westshore: Know Your District & Members
Ed Ellsasser is a Board Member for the Westshore Alliance and is chairing a new committee for the Alliance called Explore Westshore. Explore Westshore is a year-long program which looks at the Economic Drivers in the district including; sports, education, hospitality, the airport, and others. Recently, the group had a great visit to the MacDonald Training Center as part of Non-Profit … Read More
Did You Really Mean That?
Do you sometimes scan a letter or email you wrote and wonder if you got your message across effectively? It happens to all of us especially when we’re in a hurry. So, here are a few simple things experts say you can do to sharpen your business writing skills: Get to the point. People are in a rush, so hit … Read More
3 Ways to Keep Good Employees
Research shows that employees care about much more than just their paycheck. There’s a lot of companies can do to foster a strong team that loves to work together. If you want happy, loyal employees consider these 3 habits of top employers: 1. Facilitate better work-life balance. Some people aren’t motivated by more money but will still get behind a positive … Read More
Air-to-Air Refueling Mission
Ed Ellsasser, PGI President, had the opportunity to join the Civic Leader Flight hosted by Colonel Frank Amodeo, the 927th Air Refueling Wing Commander at MacDill AFB on March 23rd and 24th. Several business leaders from the Tampa Bay Area came together for this once in a lifetime trip to Scott Air Force Base in Illinois and Tyndall Air Force Base in … Read More