by Lisa Huetteman | Aug 9, 2020 | Sunday Mass Readings
Peter Drucker is credited with developing the concept of management by objectives, a management philosophy that focuses on clarity and agreement of goals. When employees visualize what needs to be done and how, they can focus on doing the right things. In this episode...
by Lisa Huetteman | Aug 2, 2020 | Sunday Mass Readings
Blake Mycoskie started TOMS shoes in his apartment and grew it into a $450 million business in seven years. Most will credit his novel business model, but I look at it as God’s abundant blessings. In this edition of By Your Life, we talk about how when we give...
by Lisa Huetteman | Jul 26, 2020 | Sunday Mass Readings
Coach John Wooden said, “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” This is just one pearl of wisdom from the winningest coach in basketball history. In this episode of By Your Life, we talk about the value of wisdom and wisdom in what you value....
by Lisa Huetteman | Jul 19, 2020 | Sunday Mass Readings
I usually cringe when someone says to me, “That’s not my job!” It is counter to my belief in taking personal responsibility. But there is one thing that is not our job: judging others. In this episode of By Your Life, we discuss the pitfalls of judging. Mass...
by Lisa Huetteman | Jul 12, 2020 | Sunday Mass Readings
Is profitability a core value? Profitability is a laudable business goal and I’m all for profits. But defining profitability as a core value can lead to unintended consequences. In this episode of By Your Life, we talk about cultivating a values-centered culture at...
by Lisa Huetteman | Jul 5, 2020 | Sunday Mass Readings
Grace Murray Hopper said the most dangerous phrase a manager can use is “We’ve always done it that way.” Still, not everyone is open to accepting a better way to do things. In this episode of By Your Life, we discuss how continuous improvement is good for business and...