Can versus Can’t versus Don’t
2 Reasons Why "Can't" Just Doesn't Cut It In my opinion there are two words that are the driving force behind you achieving your ultimate outcome and your WHY in life. These two words are the most powerful words that you will ever speak to yourself about any...
Book Summary: “The Value of Core Values” by Lisa Huetteman
Friend and fellow consultant and business coach Lisa Huetteman has written a wonderful book on a topic that is often discussed and focused on in business but rarely dealt with effectively. When my signed copy arrived I couldn't wait to read it! The Value of Core...
Five Signs Your Management is Destroying Employee Morale
Over the years we have had the privilege of working with many organizations and we have found that the culture of the organization sets the tone for performance excellence. Every organization has politics of some type; it doesn't matter who you are. There's good and...
Sustainable Succession Planning – 5 Important Tips
According to the 2012 Chief Executive study by Booz & Company, of the world's largest 2,500 public companies, 15% of CEOs were replaced last year, and 72% of the CEO turnovers were actually planned successions, suggesting that companies are working more...
Is a Repeat Customer a Loyal Customer?
Note: This resource is part of our Moving the Bar in Your Career and Your Life, a unique approach to professional development series: Building Enviable Customer Relationships. Click here to see the entire series. Aren't Repeat Clients the Same as Loyal Clients? - Most...
What are Your Goals for Next Month?
Many executives and business owners try to chase too many targets at once and end up overwhelmed rather than focusing on their business. They spend all of their energy carrying out daily tasks leaving little time for the most important part of their day - their own...
How to Lose a Sale in 5 Easy Steps
Now why would you want to know how to lose a sale? Awareness is the first step to acknowledging that it's quite possible the reasons for losing a sale reside squarely on your shoulders. If you know what NOT to do, you're on the path to figuring out what TO do. ...
Hiring and Innovating with Job Benchmarking
Raise your hand if your leadership is continually encouraging innovation, but when it comes down to implementation, everyone continues to do things as they've always done them. Don't worry; you're not the only one with your hand in the air. It's not uncommon for us to...
Book Summary: “The Supermanager” by Greg Blencoe
I was excited when author, entrepreneur and fellow management consultant Greg Blencoe called and asked me to preview his new book, The Supermanager. The final product is a short story about an extremely successful manager who imparts his wisdom to a recent college...
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