It’s hard to ignore the news when it comes to the apparent lack of ethics both individuals and companies have. Wether it’s the #Metoo movement or the Wells Fargo fake account scandal it can easily appear that everyone is under attack. Today’s political climate only adds to the volatility. The impact of stories like these … Continue reading “Today’s Ethical Issues Have Their Advantages. Are You Prepared?”
Everyone can be a leader. That is a true statement, however, there is a catch. Leaders are made not born. Some of us must work at it a little harder than others, and that’s OK. It is true that you can be the best manager around, yet if you lack leadership skills and vision to … Continue reading “Where is your Leadership Lid?”
We live in a world where we hear ‘no’ a lot. From the day you are born you are literally hard wired to the word. If you are a parent you will understand exactly what I mean. From the moment our children begin to crawl we adults do everything we can to protect them. After … Continue reading “Why You Should Be Saying Yes All The Time”
Any business facing growth challenges suffers from one of two situations. They either are unable to effectively produce the work required with the current resources (Bandwidth) or they do not have the right resources to meet demand goals (Capacity). In some cases it might be both causing the issue while in others the owner may … Continue reading “Bandwidth or Capacity, Which One is Impacting You?”
Today’s CEO’s of any company, are being scrutinized for their actions more than ever before. People are watching CEO’s behavior and how that affects the company and society. Accountability Follows The CEO While anyone can lead from anywhere within their company, many turn to the CEO as the main leader. The CEO is the one … Continue reading “Formula for Success: Accountability”
“At the end of the day, both men and women who become CEOs have showed tenacity and hard work to succeed in their careers. It takes not just skills but also extreme dedication and commitment. And regardless of gender, CEOs are measured by the same criteria – the growth and success of the business.” Susan … Continue reading “Be the Badger!”
If you are like most business owners you work really hard to make your business profitable. Long hours and sacrifices are a natural part of becoming an entrepreneur. Working 9-5 Monday through Friday is rarely possible, or accepted, when you are the one writing the checks. However this rite of passage as an entrepreneur often … Continue reading “Business Owners Fail to Achieve the Success They Want Because of This One Critical Task”
If you grew up in the 90’s you probably know who Bill Nye, the Science Guy, is. Bill became known through his PBS science show in the 90’s and has watched his popularity surge again. He started as an engineer for Boeing and first attempted comedy. But what if Bill Nye chose to be the … Continue reading “What if Bill Nye Was the Business Guy?”
Recently a grocery chain in our area announced they were closing their doors after 75 years of business. The specialty foods store was recognized for their selection of local cheeses, fruit, and produce. They sited changing economic factors and increased competition as the reason for their demise. News was met with mixed responses when it … Continue reading “Why Awesome is Easy”
We’ve all been there. We find ourselves striking out with clients every single time, no matter how much effort we’ve put into making a sale. Days go by, then weeks. Nothing. Months. Still nothing. Uh-oh. The alarm starts ringing in your head. Negative thoughts start creeping into your mind. You expect rejections even before meeting … Continue reading “Getting Out of a Sales Slump”