Do Your People “Want To” or Feel They “Have To”?
There are not many businesses out there where the results are not massively affected by the people who work there. In fact there are none. Knowing this is true, how much effort and emphasis should be...
View ArticleBook Review – The Checklist Manifesto
I'd heard this book referenced many times so it was time to check it out. Here are the highlights. It is a pretty quick read and has some interesting stories. I'd recommend the read. I found of...
View ArticleThe Top 5 Technologies That Could Disrupt Your Business and Industry
There are massive technological changes coming and they are happening faster than you think. The good news is there is just as much opportunity in these changes as there is risk for your business. I...
View ArticleCloud Technology – What You Need To Consider Before Diving In
Cloud computing is all the rage ... in case you didn't know. It has the capacity to significantly increase your competitive advantage ... if you know how. And therein lies the challenge. Enter Clayton...
View Article3 Critical Things You Need your Team’s Input on
When doing strategic planning, it is essential to gain some insights from your team members on their perceptions of the business, where it's going, and why things are the way they are. Remember when...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Daily Number?
What if you had a friend who was trying to lose weight, but they never stepped on a scale and didn't know their weight when they started? I'm sure, being a good friend you would suggest they find our...
View ArticleThe Secret to Managing Attitudes at Work
The number one stressors in business are (and may always be) money, and people. In fact, you likely know first hand how much emotional energy and loss of team synergy is wasted on a member of your...
View ArticleBusiness Lessons From the Bike Trail #1 – Knowing Where to Focus
There's a basic object to enjoying a safe ride on a mountain bike: Look where your going. While the same can be said for business, it's amazing how many people focus on the obstacles in front of...
View ArticleAll About Brain Dump…And Why You Need it in Your Day
I define a successful day as one where I get a lot of stuff done, I don't feel overwhelmed by it, and I have fun doing it. Simple in theory, very difficult in execution, right? There is a great...
View Article3 Things That Make a Successful Salesperson
What are the 3 things that make a good GREAT salesperson? When it comes to great sales people there are three key things you need to pay attention to: 1. Skillset - do you have the skills necessary...
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