Most people think they lose precious time from their lives in larger increments of time such as days, hours, minutes, or seconds. I contend this is an illusion of the mind. The very definition of time is "the point...
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Words That are Banned at Braathe Enterprises (and that you should ban too)
Two words (and their variations) that we have banned at Braathe Enterprises are confusion and frustration. When people say that they are confused or frustrated, they are declaring themselves unable to do anything about it. If people are "confused", we'd...
Free Calls to Avoid Free Falls
Struggling with an issue at work? Schedule a call at http://meetme.so/RobertBraathe to talk about next steps. Whether you are facing a dilemma, a career crisis or a big decision, a 15 minute call can generally put you in a better...
How to Punch Someone In the Brain
The mad scientist in me wants to invent a way to make a small incision around the top of the head, remove the skull cap gently, place my hand on someone's brain and punch it with the other one to...
Why Real Yankee Fans Hate Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter is retiring this year and it should have happened sooner. As evidenced by Joe Girardi being quoted saying that he isn't hosting a farewell tour, I think the Yankees are tired of him too. My few moments of...
Be Mean – Make Every Asset Necessary
We need to all do a better job of being mean - making every asset necessary. Make every asset necessary by looking at your people, your resources and your agenda. Do all of these meet your needs or are they...
American Fried – Why the French Aren’t Fried at Work
Recently, the country of France passed a law banning work email after 6pm. This law, while restricting in a sense, gives credence to the notion that many of us are fried at work and need to have some limits placed...
Are you excited scared crying everything?
You need to be excited scared crying everything in your business....
Be Quirky in Schenectady with New Job Opportunities Coming to the Capital Region
Quirky, a very innovative startup based in New York City, announced this week they will be opening an office in Center City in downtown Schenectady. This Thursday April 3rd, they will be conducting a job fair from 12-2. For more...
How to Retain Your Best Employees
By: Stephanie Fortuna Braathe Enterprises Think about these few influences for recommendations to retain your best employees: Encourage your employees to participate in charities. It would greatly help if your workers give in a few working hours in each month...