The holidays are always a crazy time. It seems no different this year. If anything, people will be even busier, as they want to make up for lost time during the recession and be prepared to ensure a prosperous 2010. Remember your relationships: It's easy to get so busy [...]
Now that there is significant support in the media that we are emerging from the recession, Executives are beginning to think about “what's next”. Many companies are still battered from the recession in terms of sales, employee morale / energy etc. So, how can we rejuvenate the message to [...]
There is no doubt that the power of relationships is significant. Sometimes, it is depressing that the best person for the job, project, political position etc goes unnoticed while the so-so (bordering on or sometimes decidedly a poor choice) wins the day through relationships (with nothing to back it [...]
As you’ve probably noticed, I seem to have a priority theme this month. As I’ve been thinking about what my most successful clients (whether businesses or individuals) do differently than the rest, it often leads back to setting priorities. Thus, as we head into the summer months, I thought [...]
Attracting and retaining talent is critical to your success. I’ve lost count on how many times I’ve heard different Executives/ businesses lament over two polar opposites on the same day – 1) We have to cut back immediately (which typically begins with people) 2) We cannot find the appropriate [...]
There seems to be an increased interest in Executive presentations lately….perhaps because there is less money to spend with more competition for each dollar. If you are interested in additional detail on the topic, refer to my recent article, “Senior Management Commitment & the Bottom Line” on my website. [...]
As summer is upon us, I thought it appropriate to take a step back and think about a few tips for the season: Rejuvenation – no matter how busy, it is vital to plan time for rejuvenation. No one can go 24/7 – you'll be more productive after a [...]
While on the phone with my mom the other day, she mentioned the concept of "pay it forward". While thinking of several events of late, I realized it would be interesting to discuss whether this is a fluffy concept or whether it really "works". Several years ago, there was [...]
As I'm preparing to give a speech at the APICS (Association of Operations Management) International Conference in Las Vegas on “Innovation for Supply Chain Success”, it occurred to me that one of the reasons for failure with innovation is due to a fatal flaw in hiring. In my experience [...]
Don't over-plan – even if you don't take off time, it is not practical to think that all of your business colleagues will be working throughout the season. Plan what's reasonable and then prioritize so that you focus on what's most essential. Appreciate – take the time out of [...]
