Privatize the Post Office.

As the White House puts together another bailout, this time for the US Postal Service, isn't time we open the discussion to privatize the post office?


With annual revenues of $70bl the Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe warned senators Tuesday USPS could post a $10 billion loss for this fiscal year.   USPS's losses are trending up, as defined by the 2010 Annual Report.  The USPS is plagued by union issues outlined by The New York Times and other issues outlined by The Washington Post.  In this article Senator Joe Lieberman voiced his support, suggesting, “We should be writing more passionate letters to those we love.”  and  Senator Claire McCaskill  suggested that USPS should mount a national advertising campaign promoting the value of printed mail.


With $70bl in annual revenues it's not about generating more revenues or re-branding a failing business, it's about cutting costs.  It is time we consider selling the postal service, possibly to companies who earn profits while delivering packages and mail. maybe FedEx or UPS.


What are your opinions on privatizing the postal service?  

Leadership in Balance

Leaders set the standard for there organizations.  Their emotion's especially those regarding results or production must stay in check, leading with a balance.  Balance is understanding your staff/employees/subordinate's reaction is strongly influenced by the manner you react.  Justin Menkes states, "One of the most critical tasks leaders have in today's stressful business environment is to channel their emotions and reactions in a way that does not hinder their people's progress."  


I am not saying be a robot, just control your emotions.  They are watching your reaction to the results and if that act is overly positive or negative, where or how you can react to better or worse results is defined, they will follow that lead.  Yes, lead with a positive optimistic attitude and reaction, remembering stability and consistency matter.  React as though the results can be better or could be worse.  Stay in balance.       

 

Direction for the Economy.

As Washington awaits the newest version of President Obama's economic plan, WE the People are feed up with strapping chains of indecision placed on our lives and business.
Just look at the data released in the past week:

1. Unemployment rate no change at 9.1%.
2. The National Association of Credit Management (NACM) index revealed the index of unfavorable factors fell to contractionary levels.
3. Restaurant operators reported softer same-store sales and traffic levels; Operators’ outlook for economic conditions fell sharply.
4. Institute for Supply Management™ Manufacturing Business Survey Committee stated that the overall sentiment is one of concern and caution over the domestic and international economic environment, which is affecting customers’ confidence and willingness to place orders.

All of this and other released information point to one glaring fact, no direction.  Ronald Reagan's "It's morning again in America." highlighted the good, it made us believe in our abilities of that day and in the future.  It gave us direction.  

What the politicians must understand is business has a pulse, business is people, and the people who own/operate the business need to believe in today and the future.  When Washington defines the direction We the People will produce prosperity.

Is Success Your Goal?

This morning reviewing, my social media channels, I noticed a post on Facebook by Harvey Mackay  regarding goals.  His statement triggered my thoughts to Earl Nightingale. 

The use of goals is the means of placing your mind and focus to the path of success.  Earl Nightingale stated   "People with goals succeed because they know where they're going."   Believe in yourself and goal.  Know deep in your mind, your subconscious, that you will achieve.  Concentrate, nourish and repeat the goal.  The intensity of your belief in the goal will drive you on the path to success.  

Along the path fear and obstacles will emerge, leverage these into opportunities.  Keep the focus on the goal, do not allow your mind to be tempted by fear or obstacles.  Your mind will move with the current dominant thought, stay focused on the goal and all ways be positive. 

Earl Nightingale's belief  - You get what you think about most of the time and you become what you think about most of the time.  Think about your goal, Think about success!