As we approach the unofficial end of summer – no, not Labor Day, but when our children go back into the classroom, we as business leaders must also use this time of the year to go back into the growth and development mindset for our people and organization. The summer allowed for the recharging of human and business batteries. Time was taken for…
So, A significant shoe company recently started a commercial campaign using the framework of “Am I a bad person?” and “Winning isn’t for Everyone.” They may be edgy and, depending on your point of view, controversial, but have we, as a society, lowered our standard of acceptance without questioning? Our world is challenged with vast mental health challenges, yet we allow advertising to continue to erode the very core of who we should be as humankind.
The typical course of a business owner is the startup or purchase of a business, its growth, development, and maturing, and then its eventual separation and perpetuation or exit from the business world. This rather simplified string of events is just plain not that simple or easy. Each phase of this journey is filled with great days of exuberance and horrible days of perceived failure and ruin.
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In a society that tends to live moment to moment and vicariously on social media platforms, it is time to reclaim a culture that is rooted in deep personal connection that builds long-lasting relationships rather than superficial contact.
t seems like this summer, there have been a number of storms, which rattled the building, gave a spectacular light show, and dumped a lot of rain. Each of these events might have caused you to be thankful for the solidness of the enclosure you might have been in at the time of the storm. That is based on…
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In a society that tends to live moment to moment and vicariously on social media platforms, it is time to reclaim a culture that is rooted in deep personal connection that builds long-lasting relationships rather than superficial contact.
As a follow-up to last week’s Business Builders Guide Post, a conversation with a colleague triggered a further discussion on the impact Core Principles have on consistency of growth and contribution. Our colleague has been helping leaders understand and appreciate how their actions influence the outcomes of the businesses they lead. It boils down to the principles that govern each action and decision they make.
As the world athletes come together in peace to compete in various athletic events, it is an opportunity for businesspeople to recognize that in our daily efforts, we too can compete in the marketplace within the realm of peace with our competitors.
In speaking to many of our clients and with several other businesses in the marketplace, there is a sense that the marketplace is experiencing some changes. Our clients were comparing themselves to their competitors and made a distinct statement that although their competition was experiencing some slowdown, their business was still operating at a solid level.
Is your business just existing, or is it thriving?Read More »