Jack C. Randall, CIC, PCLA, PFMM Kathleen M. Randall, CSP © 2017 – All rights reserved. STRESS. It’s a primary cause of physical ailments, mental burnout, and hairpin triggers. In our current culture of bigger—better—faster, managers and employees are stretched to the limit… expected to do more with less. So what can you do to keep […]
Category Archives: Planning
Your Leading Edge #3: Want to Stay the Same? CHANGE!
Jack C. Randall, CIC, PCLA, PFMM © 2016 – All rights reserved. “If we don’t change, we will cease to be who we’ve been!” WHAT?!! Recently, our church celebrated its 32nd anniversary. My wife and I strategically selected a comfortable seat to hear the sermon. I casually assumed, however, that due to the celebratory occasion, […]
Co-workers, Family, and the Holiday Season
-Kathleen Randall, CSP Randall Resources International While the following article is one I re-post each year, I do so because I believe the information is timeless and a helpful reminder as each one of us goes into the upcoming weeks… “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” Or so the song goes. With the […]
Managing for Success: How to Hold People Accountable for Results
by Kathleen M. Randall, CSP © Randall Resources International 2014 www.RandallResourcesInt.com Ever felt like you were pulling your hair out trying to get adults to do their jobs and be accountable for their progress? Chris walked in and sat down in my office. He began describing a series of missed deadlines and frustration with […]
Leading Edge # 1: Getting Your Rates Right: 5 Essentials to Consider BEFORE You Begin!
In a recent university study, statistics overwhelmingly proved that the vast majority of farm mutual Managers would rather go in for a root canal than conduct a rate review analysis for their company. Really? A university study? While I am kidding about any organized university study, I can tell you from my personal experience that […]
5 Reasons Why a Strategic Plan is NOT Enough!
“Vision without Action is a daydream. Action without Vision is a nightmare.” -Japanese Proverb Our daughter is a certified professional chef. Whenever I accompany her in the kitchen, I am amazed as she combines various ingredients – some of which I think should not normally go together. She knows which are great combinations based on […]
It’s time for Spring planting!
by Jack C. Randall, CIC, PCLA, PFMM Planning or Planting. Is now the best time for both… or not ? Whether you are a full-fledged farmer or just a weekend warrior gardener, everyone knows the very best time of the year to plant is in the spring. Generally speaking, a rule to plant by is […]