As you formulate your goals for 2018, don't let this become your fallback plan. Go for it. Aim at that Big Hairy Audacious Goal ("BHAG" in the parlance of Jim Collins of Good to Great fame). What have you got to lose? While you're at it, don't miss out on the…
The raging fires throughout Northern California now appear to be the worst fire disaster in California history. I t may seem like closing the barn door after the horse is gone, but now is a good time to consider what you can do to be better prepared for an unexpected…
I know our friends, colleagues and clients in the wine country of Sonoma and Napa are reeling today from the tragedy and devastation brought about by the raging fires in Northern California, which at this moment, are still not under control. F EMA offers a valuable article, After the Fire!…
A brand anthem expresses to your customers the core values related your brand and products, but it's easily trashed with one simple mistake.
I'm pretty sure most of us missed the Crusades … and know very little of medieval warfare. W hile battle strategy in that era appears to be random and haphazard, certainly in most movies depicting that period, planning invariably eclipsed brute force. Strategy proved to be the touchpoint for success in every battle, including the…
As a leader, you’re constantly evaluating opportunities. Some come from careful planning, others simply fall from the sky. But no matter the source, there are always too many ideas and not enough time or resources. So how do you decide which one’s worth pursuing … and which one will suck…
Over many years, I've racked my brain for the single word that represents THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURE of a successful business. Go ahead. Try it. What words come to mind? Communication will probably cross your mind. Maybe Accountability ... Leadership or Culture ... as well as personal characteristics like…
How often have you set an ambitious goal … but failed to achieve it? T here’s a good chance that you failed to create the timelines, milestones and deadlines to go along with it. This Article Could Be About Many Things Today is one of those occasions when I’m going…
PREPARE to Win … or get ready to get your butt kicked! In our travels, we’ve seen plenty of obstacles to success, from making the tough decisions to staying focused on execution.As if all that isn’t enough, there are still a few more barricades around the corner.Lack of preparation is one of…