waxing and wayning

Beginning of Transcript:There is an ancient proverb that goes something like this: “Steady plodding brings prosperity.” Step 5 on the Money Map is all about steady plodding. With step 5 possibly taking us a few years to complete, steady plodding will be paramount. In this episode, we introduce college funds and talk more about saving for the future.Sources:http://info.crown.org/getting-started-with-the-crown-money-map Organizational Behavior, 10th Edition, Kreitner & KinickiThe Living Bible copyright © 1971 by Tyndale House Foundation.

From Nova's kitchen, we talk about Caladdi.

Most parents have this secret desire---the desire that each of their children leave home after high school. I think we all want to raise a kid who at age 18 is able to survive and begin to thrive on their own.

Beginning of Transcript:In this episode we talk about customer concerns. Concerns could involve questions, problems, and complaints.Sources:Organizational Behavior, 10th Edition, Kreitner & KinickiImage source: http://www.waxingandwayning.com/2017/06/customer-concern-flowchart.html

Beginning of Transcript:In this episode we will talk about Step 4 on the Money Map. Saving for retirement and saving for major purchases will be some of the things we talk about in this step, Step 4.Sources:http://info.crown.org/getting-started-with-the-crown-money-map Organizational Behavior, 10th Edition, Kreitner & KinickiHoly Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®Image credit: forbes.com

In this episode we talk about Step 3 on the Money Map. We look at consumer debt such as car loans and student loans.Sources:http://info.crown.org/getting-started-with-the-crown-money-map Organizational Behavior, 10th Edition, Kreitner & KinickiHoly Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®

Paying off credit card debt and three other things to do in this episode, Step 2.

Misty and I will enjoy creating and recording these 7 episodes on managing finances (personal or organizational). Here's to all of our journeys to financial freedom! To stay connected, go ahead and follow The Waxing and Wayning Podcast. You will learn practical ways to better managing money. To this day, Misty and I continue to learn new things and grow in the area of finances. Please ask any questions along the way. We will do our best to help you, your family, or your organization along this journey. Cheers from Durban, South Africa.Produced by Misty Russell and Leon Flemix.

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Evaluating a team's effectiveness.

In this podcast we will talk about Studying in Texas. Specifically, we will focus on how to reduce costs and make money as an international student in America.Here's a little info about this podcast:I've blogged since December 2006 and I've enjoyed learning from podcasts for a dozen plus years. The Waxing and Wayning Podcast combines these two worlds: my interest in blogging and podcasts. With each three-to-five-minute podcast, my primary aim to inspire current and future organizational leaders. Remember that my hope is that you leave each podcast with a line of thinking, an idea, or a question to ponder or research that will impact your world of work. Here's to the journey.

In today's podcast we will delve a little into doing business in China. Specifically, we will focus on preparing yourself, or your colleagues, to effectively and productively work in other cultures.Sources:Navigating the Cultural Minefield, Meyer (https://hbr.org/2014/05/navigating-the-cultural-minefield)Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands, Morrison & ConawayOrganizational Behavior, 10th Edition, Kreitner & KinickiTelegraph.co.uk

Sources:Organizational Behavior (10th edition) by Robert Kreitner and Angelo Kinicki. 2013. p. 324-325utexas.edu (image)