Temporal Stresses in Marketing: Achieving Long-Term Success
We’re constantly bombarded with information and stimuli, and it’s easy to get caught up in the present moment.
Your Company: Leaf or Kite?
A kite can fly. But only when it is bridled to something bigger than itself. It is part of a system that creates lift: A leader with a vision.
The Master Plumber’s Quiver: Five Arrows Of Competence And The Art Of Questioning
Being a master of your craft is more than just skill. It’s about understanding people.
What Is Empathy?
Cognitive Empathy is like a map of the terrain. Emotional Empathy is like stepping into the forest without a map.
Pay Attention: Smart People are the Worst Explainers
Inattentional blindness is a real thing. It's not just about being a better explainer; it's about being a better thinker.
The Bump Free Zone
Growing your company should be fun, and it should feel good. Like giving up my Saturday morning cartoons to place magazines.
Challenges of a Family Business
There’s a relative I haven’t spoken to in five years. Family coming first sounds good, but the reality is more complex than that.
How the World’s Best Brand Creates Generational Loyalty
The techniques work because they tickle the human brain in just the right way.
What Is My Company’s Mission?
You posted core values on your wall, maybe a code of ethics and the employee handbook. Why didn’t they do as they were asked?
What Is Your Company’s Purpose?
You see them everywhere. Customer-centric aspirations that feel nice. They seem nice. I bet they’re nice. I call shenanigans.
What Is A SMARTER Vision For Your Company?
Aaron had no money, no prospects, and owed a bunch but he wasn’t a quitter and is now running a 44-million-dollar plumbing company.
Vincent Van Gogh, Torture of Belief.
He knew what he wanted, and he was going to get it. Surrounding yourself with people who believe in your dream makes the difference.
What Do You Want to be Known For?
The NCAA championship game demonstrates how the impression your organization creates ultimately stems from leadership.
5 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Should Be Servant Leaders
Servant leadership has been shown to increase participation from team members, as they feel more valued and appreciated.
Curiosity is Creativity’s Roommate
The process of thinking creatively is not easy for most. Let me explain using a body part that looks the same but is not equal.