Strategy of the Business
Hi Everyone, I’ve been reading a great book called “Extreme Ownership How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and Win” by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. The book is a mixture of describing actual combat situations and how the same principals of leadership can be applied to business. It’s a master class on leadership, self-responsibility, and communication. […]
Digging In
Hi Everyone, Digging into the work. You always know who is pulling their weight and who is committed on your team. You also know if you’re one of the people who could be doing more. For example, Dara, Tahzoo’s MVP as voted by all of you, has consistently been the most billable person in the company […]
11 Years at Tahzoo!
Hi Everyone, Happy 11th Anniversary!!! Hard to believe for me sometimes. I have so many great memories, the ups, the downs, the changes, the unexpected but most of all memories and moments working with each of you. We have wonderful clients, many of whom I consider friends and will have lifetime relationships with. When I […]
Quality Work
Hi Everyone, I’ve never faulted someone who gave their best effort. That’s not to say that I believe in participation trophies either. We are a premium firm and as such, our clients expect premium results and a premium work product. The quality of our work is what distinguishes us from the big consulting firms. Great […]
Tahzoo Fundamentals
Hi Everyone, The fundamentals of our business can be simply boiled down to a few things: great customer service, high quality work product, and a passion for improving our clients’ business. It’s easy to overcomplicate your work or how a business runs. I spend a lot of time trying to simplify things – today’s DOB is […]
SMART Goal Setting
Hi Everyone, I’ve been working closely with the management team over the last couple of weeks to improve alignment and ensure that our business’s priorities are being driven throughout the company. One of the things that I’ve asked the leadership team to do was to put together a 30-day goal plan. I am sure many […]
Start With Why
Hi Everyone, I want to say thank you for your time and attention today on the all-hands call. These meetings are important, and during the time of Covid, it gives us a chance to connect, share, and talk about the company’s issues. Discussions are critical to our success and growth strategies. Great teams have a common understanding of the […]
How To Handle Stress In 2021
Hi Everyone, I’ve been thinking lately about how Covid and all the other world issues might affect our mental health. My primary concern right now is that people are wearing out. Long-term stress and ambiguity have a real impact on judgment and decision making. For the last ten years, leading Tahzoo has been an exercise in finding “the balance.” […]
It’s Not A Train
Hi Everyone, As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that my first emotional response to a situation was sometimes wrong, or more often, incomplete. However, that doesn’t change the intensity of the feelings that I have at the moment. Our emotions are powerful motivators to action and can get the best of us if we don’t […]
Keep On And Carry On
Hi Everyone, Oh my gosh, it’s so nice to write to you in the New Year. I hope everyone had an excellent holiday and had a chance to unwind. As my dad would say, “it’s been tough sledding the last couple of months.” I’m sure everyone enjoyed the break. I am proud of how well […]