It’s easy for a company to lose its way. Before long, layers of management and resources are justified for a purpose that’s not aligned with the core Values and Vision of the company. If it seems like you’re going in all different directions, take a step back and evaluate every activity. If it’s not in […]
I’ve had the pleasure of having great mentors in my business career. I’d seek them out whenever possible. One of the best was not a charismatic guy at all but a quiet, intellectual, operations, and financially focused executive. He’d take time with me to hear me out and provide sound advice. He never judged me […]
No two people are the same…so why assume everyone on your team sees things the same way as you do? Many young managers are not comfortable yet with the skills to motivate and influence. Instead, they use the power of their title. The problem arises when they try to influence others to follow when they […]
The President of a company asked a group of employees a direct question, “what do you think my most import job is as President?”. They gave the standard answers of: – increase shareholder value – maximize revenue growth etc. He stopped them and asked it a different way. “What’s the most important job I have […]
He was the 2nd generation of a family-owned business. He couldn’t wait for his “old man” to retire. It was his time and he was going to do things right. When it finally happened, it didn’t go so well…. After the congratulations and chest pumping honeymoon was over, real life in the President’s role set […]
We had the pleasure of Greg Goshorn, Digital Reputation Expert, speak with our Mastermind group. Greg shared how creating digital assets, like videos, have a lifetime of forever compared to a social media post lasting a few days and then fading from view. These digital assets work for you 24×7 and should be a part […]
During a recent Mastermind group we facilitate, we heard from Michael Liebowitz, CEO of Magnetic Mind Studio. Michael is experienced in behavioral neurology and helping clients land more deals faster. Michael shared with us techniques he uses to help clients create messaging that portrays trust very rapidly. That translates into: Shorter sales cycles Compelling messaging […]