The winter months are upon us. Even though it’s cold outside we still have to work and get the job done. There are several things we can do to keep warm and help prevent cold-weather-related accidents. The first thing we want to do is to keep our body temperature at or about normal, 98.6F. This can be accomplished by wearing …
Your Atlanta Expo Guest Speakers: Grant Cardone & Craig MacFarlane
Your SGI team has a bevy of exciting and helpful sessions planned for your Expo! Of course, we do our best to bring you the most enlightening and entertaining guest speakers to every event! We’re happy to announce the two sensational presenters you will hear in Atlanta! They are… Grant Cardone: “Go for Greatness!” Grant Cardone is an American entrepreneur, …
The Five Basic Functions of Management: Control
Hello SGI, My name is David Boyle and I am a Client Success Manager for ESI and Airtime. Over the past few weeks we have been discussing—what I have described—as the back pocket tools of every great manager. These are management functions that are so basic to the long-term success of your business, you will want to continually practice and …
Safety Spotlight: Don’t Get Sore at Your Computer!
It’s hard to imagine getting along without computers today. Many of us spend hours at the keyboard—both at home and at work—writing letters, reports, memos, keeping records, etc. With a computer, we can do most of our work sitting in one place—with little need to go to the file cabinet, the pencil sharpener, or the mailbox. As a result, many …
8 Steps to Effective Networking at Your Atlanta Expo
Networking at Expo is easier than you think—even if you are shy or don’t enjoy participating in networking. The benefits from networking in a conference environment are immense, including meeting new people who can give you new information that will open up new possibilities for you. Here are some tried and true suggestions to help you to make the most …
The Five Basic Functions of Management: Staffing
Hello there, SGI members! My name is David Boyle, and I’m a client success manager for ESI and AirTime. You know, when a younger version of me entered the trade, I was given a list of required tools. I purchased the “minimum requirements” and reported to work. Then I was amazed to find that the journeyman had a truck full …
Safety Spotlight: Attitude & Behavior
Humans instinctively seek to avoid pain and death. Yet, we may behave in a manner that is a threat to our well-being. There are a couple of reasons why this occurs. The first is lack of knowledge. What you do not know can hurt you! The second reason we may act in a risky manner is attitude. Now might be …
Coach’s Corner: ORGANIZATION
Hello there, SGI members! My name is David Boyle, and I’m a client success manager for both ESI and AirTime. Last week I talked with you about planning—and how it is one of the five most basic and important functions of management. In this week’s Coach’s Corner, I want to talk to you about another critical component to being an …
Protect Yourself and Your Employees from Identity Theft
Last week, Anthem Inc. informed the public of a major security breach. Formerly known as Wellpoint, Anthem is the second-largest health insurer in the United States. If you are one of the 80 million customers whose data may be at risk, Legal & ID Theft Shield may be a solution for you. Legal & ID Theft Shield, a longtime BuyMax …
Coach’s Corner: The Five Basic Functions of Management – PLANNING
Hello there, SGI members! My name is David Boyle, and I’m a client success manager for both ESI and AirTime. Over the next five weeks, I’ll be using these Coach’s Corner sessions to talk about what I feel are the five most basic (and most important) functions of management. Mastering each of these functions is paramount to your success… Let …