by Patti Blackstaffe | Sep 7, 2010 | Business, Leadership, Management, Training
There appears to be a common misconception about entrepreneurs that has me fascinated. It is that they are free to be with, do for and make time available that “working people” do not have. In the last few years I have promoted that one cannot lead well until they...
by Patti Blackstaffe | Jul 28, 2010 | Business, Leadership, Management, Training
My husband is the Director of Golf at a golf club in a small community outside of the city. I sometimes help out as a temporary staff member when they have larger than usual events. I always enjoy myself and love his staff. A few weeks ago they hosted a double...
by Patti Blackstaffe | May 4, 2010 | Business, Customer Service, Leadership, Management, Training
Lessons From The Team Leaders somehow are given the impression they have to know all the answers and they need to be fully in charge. But I write today to prove that it is the team who can help you navigate your leadership best. We were working on a large project...
by Patti Blackstaffe | Mar 1, 2010 | Business, Leadership, Training
Occasional complainers are folks who are unhappy about a particular situation and need to share with others how miserable they are. I will stress that everyone goes through a period of their lives where they feel like their power for change has been taken away and...
by Patti Blackstaffe | Feb 15, 2010 | Leadership, Management, Training
Congratulations to all Olympic Athletes – they’ve been training most of their lives, they have competed all over the world with other contenders. The ‘ski industry community’ is very small – each name comes with a story and athletes are very familiar with one...
by Patti Blackstaffe | Feb 4, 2010 | Business, Leadership, Management, Training
A small growing child lives a lifetime in a few precious years, they feel like everything takes too darned long. Perhaps it’s because they’re always flitting and dancing and bouncing with all the excitement life has to offer. For them, everything is a new adventure...
