David and Goliath – Don’t play Goliath’s Game
Don’t try and beat your competitor at their game. Change the rules.
Curiosity did not kill the cat
Why do some customers not buy from you? Be like that two-year-old and constantly ask why. Discover answers no one has before, and you’ll find profound truths to your whys.
No assholes allowed
Remove the poison quickly and surgically. Although they’re high performers bringing in new money, they’re rotting it one asshole move at a time.
Empire Builders: Lego – 6 billion pieces stepped on
From a homebuilder to the largest toy manufacturer in the world, Lego is a family business that has a history of innovating.
Strategy Vs. Culture
Anyone can copy your STRATEGY, but no one can copy your CULTURE. It is unique to your business and your business alone.
Middle Truth
The hero’s truth is glory, conquest, and protection. The villain’s truth (competitor) is glory, conquest, and protection. Your villain does not see himself as a villain. In his story, you are the villain.
Leadership and the Little Voices
According to recent research, most of us are focused on our own performance anxiety: monitoring how we’re doing during a meeting instead of listening.
Doordash – Ding, dong, your food is here; how food delivery became an app
How well do you know your customer? What would you do to get to know them better?
Don’t Worry We’ve Got This
As I knelt in front of my players, I was at a loss for words. Which never happens. You can never tell if I won the lottery or if my dog ran away.
Goals are for hockey players
Instead of Goals, I had to make Promises. Your promises are the only things that separate you from your competitors.
Supercuts – Find out what Big Macs and haircuts have in common.
How 2 hairstylists make over $20,000,000.00, five bucks at a time. Now that’s supersizing!!!
Tips for Businesses to Deal with Inflation
Inflation has spiked, supply chain issues persist… and your customers are likely being protective with their dollars.
Empire Builders: Spider-Man – Saved by a real Super Hero
A new kind of hero and a tricky way to get his idea past the editor.
Rosie the Robot is happy serving other customers
Since March 2020, some businesses are hiding behind an excuse. We don’t have anyone to work. Blah, blah, blah.
The Beast Unchained
Addictions come in all colours. I believe all of us have a beast pacing back and forth, waiting for an opportunity to break the chain.