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”
Category: Business – Not As Usual
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”
What The Smartest People Know….
We all know what it's like when we come up on a challenge that – no matter how hard we try we just can't seem to "get it". Hours – days – go by and we become ever more frustrated because that challenge continues to haunt us. We give it our best shot and no … “What The Smartest People Know….”
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”
February 2nd Omens – Spring Is On Its Way
If you don't like the weather here in Chicago, just hang around a little bit. We've had some amazing weather – even hitting alltime records for warm weather in January – this last week. In fact it was beginning to look like winter had decided to just pass by the Windy City this year and … “February 2nd Omens – Spring Is On Its Way”