Trends Come and Go – Be Yourself

OK, everybody list left……nope, list right….nooooooo…. When you're in a life boat thrashed about by waves, everyone might want to do exactly the same thing to avoid capsizing. But that's IF you're trying to survive a threatening wave that could capsize your boat unless you put your weight into counterbalancing the threatening force. Outside of … “Trends Come and Go – Be Yourself”

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Leadership: Boards of Directors and Other Associations

Leadership is as important in everyday life as it is on the battlefield and in politics. Unfortunately there are precious few discussions on what a real leaders are like and what they do in our communities and local associations. and even fewer opportunities to learn this most important of all skills. Nevertheless every day we’re … “Leadership: Boards of Directors and Other Associations”

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Procrastination Can Be a Good Thing

  Procrastination is bad. It’s to be avoided at all costs. It’s downright laziness. Right? Wrong! I suggest that we need to do a little bit more procrastinating. Here’s why. Too often in life we jump to solutions without knowing what the real problem is. We get angry or frustrated and lash out without thinking. … “Procrastination Can Be a Good Thing”

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One Word = Double Sales

Marketing Practices and the Loyal Customer Marketing practices are designed to increase sales and profits. Sometimes they help improve the company's image and the brand's productivity. Sometimes those practices raise questions in the minds of consumers. Take for example those companies who serve well the market with a product or  service and earn a following that appears to be self sustaining. … “One Word = Double Sales”

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