All Hands on Deck: Captain Nemo’s Story Guide to Recruitment Videos
How to craft a memorable sea shanty that beckons brave adventurers to the Nautilus.
The Straight Dope On Dirty Sales: A Wiseguy’s Guide To The Scams, Cons, And Sleaze Of Unethical Selling
A warning for the s*** you should never pull.
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.
Maximize Productivity, Morale, and Profits: The Ultimate Vacation Policy Guide
Vacations are not just a benefit for the employee, they should be a benefit for the company as well.
Do you have a Bob problem? When critical processes are in a black box.
“Oh, Bob is the only one who would know that.” It happens in virtually every company I visit.
Focus on Results: Avoid Micromanagement and Leverage Metrics for Record Profits
Why do people micromanage others? It comes from a fear of failure.
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.
Ignore the end game at your own peril: Succession and retirement essentials.
I first saw this unfortunate turn of events happen for a client 20 years ago.
Is Your Advertising in a Bit of a Pickle?
In the bizarre automotive sales world, these kinds of gimmicky cookie-cutter campaigns are the preferred customer clickbait.
Lead Generation and Demand Generation: What’s the Difference?
"Advertising is a tax we pay for not being remarkable.” So how do we become remarkable?
Outsourcing vs In-house: Which is the Best Choice for Your Business?
The promise of cheap labor. When is it the right bet?
Proper Employee Onboarding: The Best Retention Strategy
Employee turnover costs as much as 33% of an employee’s annual salary.
Everyone is replaceable
Employees work best when they think they are needed, but slack off when they think the company can’t live without them.