REGRET

We recently had an employee leave our employment due to retirement. There was regret on the part of both parties. Why was there regret?

The employee had been with us for an extended period of time. So at this junction of time, they were considered more than an employee, they were a “friend”.

The “friend” had been a credit not only to us but to them-self. They had always worked hard and been very dedicated. If given a project, they would take charge of it. They would consider possible changes and or improvements. They were not reluctant to share these thoughts. So many times, employees will not share information.

This “friend” was a person of solid character. This character manifested itself due in part to their lineage which was built on a strong committed family with great integrity and morals beyond reproach. This character was then imparted to everyone in the Company which made the Company stronger.

They are entering retirement because they wish to spend more time with their children and grandchildren. They certainly cannot be faulted for this, however there will be regret for us and them

For them, the regret of leaving a satisfying career and for us the regret in loosing a valuable “friend”.

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BONES

In the beginning, an organization is usually struggling to get established. Once established and profitable, it can begin assembling parts to the organization or bones. Eventually, for better or for worse, these bones fall into many categories. Let’s examine the four main bones of most organizations. The wish-bones: They are the people in the organization keeping a low profile and wishing somebody will do something about a problem so they don’t have to be involved. The jaw-bones: They do all the talking pretending to be a problem solver. When in reality, they don’t do anything but talk a good game. The knuckle-bones: These are the people that knock everyone and everything. They bring nothing to the table. The back-bones: Finally, the heart and soul of the organization. They carry the brunt of the load. They volunteer to help rather than being asked. When needed, they put the organization on their backs and obviously will do the majority of the work. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. You can also order the packet at the Catalog Request Form. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner

COMPLICATED

Do you know someone who makes everything seem complicated? Are you that person? In other words, don’t make a mountain out of the proverbial mole hill. The ability to express complicated ideas simply and clearly may seem like a gift. However, it can be quite simple. First off, you need to take into account who you are talking to. Is it your employees, friends, family, peers or your boss? If this is “just” talking, then keep it simple and to the point. Don’t try to overwhelm people with big words or complex ideas or thoughts. This is a conversation not a presentation. If you are making a prepared presentation, then it will be helpful to write a draft beforehand. After writing your draft, look at any complex, compound or otherwise long sentences. Is it possible to break them down into more simple sentences? Analyze particular words - are they necessary? Do they pertain to whom you will be communicating? Consider eliminating any words such as adjectives or adverbs that make your presentation more complicated but add nothing vital. Don’t interject “big” or non-essential words or phrases; instead of impressing them, you may end up alienating to whom you are talking. Communicating, as with life in general, does not need to be complicated. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. You can also order the packet at the Catalog Request Form. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner

A MANAGER

Everyone is a manager. Some people manage businesses, others manage their homes but mostly people are a manager of themselves. To be successful, a manager will occasionally make a mistake. Most mistakes they make, however, involve reasonable and perceived risks. The cost of failure, therefore, is not so great compared with that of the potential gain. The goal of a manager is not to avoid all possible mistakes. That in itself is impossible. But the goal is to avoid mistakes that can be easily foreseen and therefore are not worth the cost. To that end, a manager will occasionally take reasonable and calculated risks to find out what is the best way to accomplish a goal. If they never try anything new, how can they improve their methods and results? Therefore, it realistically holds true that where there are no mistakes there is no progress. Therefore, it realistically holds true that where there are no mistakes there is no progress. This underscores the fact that a manager is not trying potentially new approaches to the way they conduct business. Ultimately, these new ways could make the business much more successful and therefore more profitable. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. You can also order the packet at the Catalog Request Form. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner