Strategy. We all have it, but we all don’t have it. For all the printed words and discussion on the concept of strategy, it persistently proves to be a surprisingly elusive idea. Many leaders often struggle to define and communicate strategy to their teams – they cannot articulate the objective, scope, and advantage of their…
What keeps many businesses from growing? For larger companies, it is often maturing markets and inflexible organizations that dampen growth. However, closely held and entrepreneurial companies are built for growth. They operate in a world of innovation, rapidly changing technology, and entrepreneurial passion. For these businesses the challenge is not how to grow, it’s how…
Might as well quit! There’s a better cause right around the corner. It might not work. You’ll never be able to keep all the promises. It can’t last forever. We’re all going to die. It’s not perfect. Someone might steal your idea. There will be critics. You’re not ready. Someone else is going to do…
David Meerman Scott nails fundamental shifts in the buyer-seller relationship. A major growth challenge for companies today continues to be the profound transformation in customer behavior – how people buy in today’s virtual/online sphere. Today’s buyers are enabled by the Internet, empowered by the enormous choice in every market, and possess the ability to compare…
“Do you want this done fast or right?” How often do you get this question from your leadership team and staff? And how often do you answer: “Yes!” In other words, you don’t want to compromise on either aspect – making mistakes is not an option, yet neither is slowing down. Speed Versus Slow and…
Why do some companies excel and others do not? What makes some companies successful while others struggle? We are all looking for competitive advantage. Sustainable competitive advantage is more imperative today than ever before. With inflation, pandemic blues, international turmoil, changing American work perspectives and preferences, and a host of other issues, what is the…