As we explore the various value elements of your business, this week, we will focus on your culture. Last week, we looked at the people value aspect in your business.  A critical extension of the people is the culture in which they exist within your business.  A vibrant culture stimulates greater contribution.  A lackluster culture drags people down, leading to turnover, mistakes, and stagnation, which in turn lead to a downturn in business success.

Are you focused on the most important value? – CultureRead More »

Over the next 4 weeks, we will cause you to review and consider the important “Value” elements of your business. Our exploration will look at – People, Culture, Sustainability, and Profitability.

Are you focused on the most important value? – PeopleRead More »

As we look ahead to July 4th, may we, as a Representative Republic, be thankful for our forefathers’ authentic insight in crafting a constitution that affords such freedoms.  May these freedoms that we have not be taken for granted or contorted for the benefit of one group or another.  Yes, our society has its challenges, and our country is not without its share of issues, but the United States of America remains the best place on planet Earth.

On this, the 250th Anniversary of our nation, may we all give thanks to God that our country has and will continue to be a nation under God.

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By now, the golf clubs have not only been dusted off but have been out to the course exploring those once every 18-hole shots that keep you coming back for more.  Maybe it is the rod and reel and the fresh wind in your face as you move along the best fishing spot on the lake or river. It might possibly be loading up the family and going camping or sightseeing during this year’s 250th celebration of independence. Whatever your fancy, summer is here in the northern hemisphere, and it is time to get out of the office and enjoy.

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AI or Artificial Intelligence is all the rage these days. You can’t run away from it or try to hide from it.  It is being woven into all kinds of technologies that touch our businesses and personal lives every day. We many times don’t even realize it is there.

AI can help you with recipes and baking techniques, but can’t taste the final productRead More »

Generally speaking, there are four aspects of the human person: physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual.  If you go deep into this topic, you will find other refinements or nuances that can also be valuable, but for the sake of achieving excellence in your business, let’s get these first 4 well understood, appreciated, and incorporated into your business’s culture.

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Three very big and critical words to bring insights to in this communication – ”Prioritizing,” “Authentic,” “Leadership.”

Are you prioritizing authentic leadership?Read More »

Ever been in that conversation with another person, and the word accountable comes up? The word is one of those potential emotionally charged elements of a conversation.   Depending on how you view not just the word but its implications, it causes internal reactions to well up inside your body.  Some are mental, and others are physical.  For some people, the word “accountable” triggers a rush of positive energy, while for others it triggers a rush of negative energy, prompting a desire to find a quick exit from the conversation.

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Next Monday is our nation’s Memorial Day of Remembrance.  As this is the 250th Anniversary of such a great nation, we need to take time to give thanks to and for all those who have given so much for our freedoms.  It is very easy to point fingers and shout blame from a position protected by the very freedoms our country has fought and continues to fight for each and every citizen of the United States of America.

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For many leaders, when they initially assume their role, they believe they have a pretty good vision or, should it be eyesight. Their many years of investing time and energy, and overcoming numerous obstacles, have finally paid off in a leadership role. During this time of growing themselves and keeping their head down while pushing forward, they might not have realized their eyesight could very well be hindered.  They might just need corrective lenses to reach the next higher level of contribution as a leader.

Is your leadership farsighted or nearsighted?Read More »