Strategy Execution Not Working? A re you still trying to cobble together a plan to actually implement your strategy this year?Last week, we talked about the inevitable slowdown in strategy execution. The summer slows us down, some of these initiatives have cooled down, some of them have worn us out…
How’s that strategy execution coming along? I ’ll bet things are starting to drag about now, aren’t they? Summer’s here, you’re dialing it back a little, taking some well-deserved vacation. You launched the year full of promise … but many of your initiatives seem to be stuck, people have too…
After Action Reviews are a powerful force to learn from what went right … and what went wrong. Learn these 4 Principles to make it work for your team and organization. Many years ago when we lived in the Midwest, we became very good friends with a young couple down…
I've participated as judge for this event several times/year and it's a lot of fun. You can get an idea of some of the innovative ideas in the previous competition from this article, Creativity & Innovation | They’re alive and well and living at USF.
Socrates said, “Know Thyself”, one of the most profound philosophies ever spoken about human behavior. H ave you thought about what it might mean for your business? The night sky is etched in vivid black and white tones, and in the back seat of a chauffeured car prowling the streets…
Completing your 2016 plan does not mean you're finished. I t means you're just beginning and if you don't keep it alive, it will be DOA.[pullquote]In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable. ~Dwight Eisenhower[/pullquote]I think that Eisenhower’s message that plans are…
It's easy to get stuck trying to find our way out of the wilderness every day. T ry this approach to gain perspective and think more strategically.They say more than a million drones were sold over the Christmas holiday.Some for fun, some for mischief … but many offering innovative solutions…
We think musicians, actors, athletes and other artists are uniquely able to Be Legendary. I t only seems that way because they’re in the public eye, but you, too, can Be Legendary. Imagine you are so remarkable that all the world stands in your honor, swinging and singing, tiny flashlights…
It's the heart of the college football season and there are valuable lessons we can learn from the most successful programs.You don’t have to be a football fan to embrace them. They are timeless lessons that apply to any business.“Who’s walking on my field?”You’re lugging 40 pounds on your back in…