Perfection Isn’t What It’s Cracked Up to Be

By On February 28, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Quips and Management Tips

When success is not defined and perfection is the default, anxiety rises and performance falls.

Pursuit of perfection rarely feels good. Perfection is very expensive, and most people are unwilling to pay for something to be perfect. Also, it is subjective… By defining success at the onset, with constraints of time/money/etc, we make it objective – [...]

When success is not defined and perfection is the default, anxiety rises and performance falls.

Pursuit of perfection rarely feels good. Perfection is very expensive, and most people are unwilling to pay for something to be perfect. Also, it is subjective… By defining success at the onset, with constraints of time/money/etc, we make it objective – much less emotion and much more performance.

It does not mean to seek out mediocrity. It means seek out success.

 

Award Recognizes Redefining Normal

By On December 5, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Community Events, Our Community, Redefining Normal

Honoring the connection between business breakthroughs and family foundation, Loyola University Family Business Center recently recognized Resicom as a finalist for the 18th annual Illinois Family Business of the Year Award.  CEO John Fairclough accepted the award on Resicom’s behalf November 29th ceremony at Chicago Four Seasons. Resicom was founded as a family venture over [...]

Honoring the connection between business breakthroughs and family foundation, Loyola University Family Business Center recently recognized Resicom as a finalist for the 18th annual Illinois Family Business of the Year Award.  CEO John Fairclough accepted the award on Resicom’s behalf November 29th ceremony at Chicago Four Seasons.
Resicom was founded as a family venture over a decade ago.  Today, the company relies on not only family members to drive growth and innovation, but many like-minded individuals to build a business together.  Resicom’s employees are committed to opening possibilities that enable clients, vendors and employees the opportunity to experience what’s possible.
We are grateful and honored to be recognized by such a renowned organization.  The award is dedicated to all the people at Resicom who both work and play hard to redefine normal.
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Trust Encourages Growth

On November 29, 2011 By

Do you get the most out of relationships? If not, consider giving people 100% of the credit they deserve in their role.

Trust is earned. Having to prove yourself gets frustrating, not exactly the quickest route to a mutually trusting, beneficial relationship.

Assume people have already proven themselves in being offered and accepting the position [...]

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Decision Making Role Play

On November 29, 2011 By

Managers have it tough – they need to create and foster performance without destroying their team’s dedication when discipline is required. Keeping in mind that people behave rationally to their own unique realities can help us understand their behavior better.

Consider that people make decisions using their experience, desires, and fears. Since everyone’s are [...]

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Info Hazards

On November 29, 2011 By

Information can cripple productivity. Too much of it can leave you feeling like you do not have enough of it – as clarity usually begs for more questions to be answered. In this way, information is really a tripping hazard. It’s value begins once it is converted into knowledge.

How can we convert the information [...]

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Create a Less Flammable Work Environment

On November 29, 2011 By

Many managers suffer from proverbial fires being dropped into their laps. I’d like to challenge them to take a moment and resist the temptation to blame a person for the fire. Not everyone who passes a fire is an arsonist, although many companies have sleeper arsonists on their team, that is for another post!

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Artisan Fest

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Justified or Justifying – a relationship dichotomy

On June 15, 2011 By

When I hear people justifying their actions, my body goes into shock – my stomach turns, my eyes twitch, and I start to pace uncontrollably. Not really, but my blood boils and turns my face beat red. I am not sure of the science of it, but I think it is purely mental.  For whatever [...]

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Justified or Justifying?

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Are your actions justified or are you justifying your actions?

- John Fairclough, CEO Resicom

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UIC Hosts Patent Seminar For Entrepreneurs

On April 28, 2011 By

UIC announces a special event from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The program will clarify the differences among types of intellectual property and explain how inventors, writers, artists, and businesses can use the resources of the USPTO to protect their ideas. The program is free, however advanced registration is required. Please call (312) 747-4400 to [...]

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