Gordon J. H. Newman, CPT - Gordon is President of The Newman Learning Group Inc. an organization dedicated to providing value add learning and development solutions to improve the bottom line performance of organizations and individuals. Gordon may be reached at gordon@newmanlearning.com or 905-790-2944 or www.newmanlearning.com
Brampton - Recently I saw a movie based on the life of Chris Gardner; "The Pursuit of Happyness". That's right; the word "happiness" was not spelled properly in the title.
Brampton - If prospective clients evaluate our products / service based on their perceptions, how are we to ensure they are evaluating them to our advantage? Clearly this is a rather basic and straight forward question.
Brampton - During a recent visit to a grocery store I observed a shopper carefully assessing each package of blueberries and strawberries the store had on sale. Many were picked up and replaced on the shelf until two of each were selected and placed in the shopping cart. Not an uncommon experience I am sure.
Brampton - "We don't have time to review, revise and enhance our procedures, we are too busy trying to get new clients and keep our cash flow steady. "Have you made this comment lately? Perhaps you used different words with the same intent. You are definitely not alone; perspective is repeated thousands of times by companies all across Canada every month.
Brampton - Every now and then we all experience what can only be referred to as a life changing event. Recently into my life came one of those life changing events. The actual event I will not go into. Suffice it to say it caused me to think back over a number of years and advice given to me.
Brampton - "If there is one wish I could have for this graduating class it would be that each of you fall flat on your face in the next year". This is a quote from the guest speaker at my daughter's high school graduation over 20 years ago. The profound nature and meaning behind it has kept it in my mind and thoughts ever since.
Brampton - For the majority of employees and management, the first full day back to work in 2010 was January 4th. For many this was a mini cultural shock. Over the past couple of weeks working days have been a little different for almost everyone.
Brampton - Henry Ford is purported to have offered $25,000 to anyone who could show him how to save a bolt on a car.Considering wages when Henry made that offer, the amount was an astronomical sum.Discount the dollar figure for a minute and let's look at the philosophy behind the offer.
Brampton - For a number of years my role in the corporate world was to prepare the annual expense budget for seven data processing centres across Canada. Of course this was definitely not a one person job. In fact, my main task was to evaluate the budget from each centre then prepare a consolidated version for approval. A simple task one might say. Maybe, in some instances.
Brampton - Recently received a call asking if I would mind being the guest speaker at a networking group meeting in two days time. Well, as one not above a bit of shameless self promotion of course I said yes.
Gordon J. H. Newman, CPT - Gordon is President of The Newman Learning Group Inc. an organization dedicated to providing value add learning and development solutions to improve the bottom line performance of organizations and individuals. Gordon may be reached at 
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