As we prepare for another season – of both life and business – it’s time to come back to a few core truths that shape perspective and orientation toward performance. This column starts a thr... Read more
Whether you think of yourself as a “brand” or not, it’s time to start acting like a brand manager, for yourself. In the past, creating a business brand meant that our personal lives could si... Read more
There are two distinct schools of thought surrounding competitiveness and success. There are those who believe that certain people are born with a natural desire to win, an ability to sell a... Read more
In client-facing businesses, you’ve probably heard your fair share of taglines when it comes to customer service. For example, ‘the customer is always right,’ or ‘always put the customer fir... Read more
In continuation of the summer series on core business processes, we have come to one of the most essential and sometimes least understood subjects within the realm: personnel. Scaling the gr... Read more
In April, I introduced a series of columns on foundational processes for your business, and this month, we continue with operations. Don’t Hit Snooze just because you think operational perfo... Read more
You’ve heard the term “don’t sweat the small stuff.” During the busiest of seasons, and when demand for your time is at its highest, tasks and priorities should be accomplished in order of i... Read more
If you meet an employee, regardless of rank, who has never experienced an ethical dilemma at work, then you might have encountered an individual without a strong aptitude for upward mobility... Read more
Definition: Crucible noun 1. a container of metal or refractory material employed for heating substances to high temperatures 2. a severe, searching test or trial Have you been through adver... Read more
Even if you’ve come through a challenging season in your business or personal life, the secret is to stay focused on the future and try again tomorrow. I had a decision to make... Read more
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