A leader’s true strength is their team

  To build a great company, we need to understand how to build a great team because without them we will be hard-pressed to get beyond first stage growth. The greatest leaders have always ascribed their success to their team. Listen to a few famous quotes from some well-known leaders: “Talent wins games, but teamwork [...]

Try asking versus telling for a change

  During the past several years, I have observed more and more leaders learning the true value of their leadership teams and employees.  With all of the changes taking place in the marketplace, we have come to appreciate the value of human contact and discussion. Aren’t you glad we can now start going places and [...]

Rethink, It’s Not Just About Your Sales

  Achieving sustainable and scalable sales is the natural output of a successful broad analysis of factors.  A PEST Analysis is commonly used to assess extremely broad factors of Political, Economic, Socio-demographic (social), and Technological. These four factors apply significant pressure and influence on a business’s current and future prospects. Knowing what will provide an [...]

Rethink, Change or Close

  Rethinking strategy is the single most important priority for any leader. Malcolm Gladwell once said, “Transformation isn’t about improving, it’s about rethinking.” I couldn’t agree more. I wrote a book called “Rethink: An Inside Look at Smart Organizational Strategy” here. COVID-19 has been particularly unkind to businesses following patterns of operations and strategy that [...]

Rethinking Culture

  Culture is one of the mysteries that organizations struggle to define and improve.  If you have ever worked in a high-functioning organization, you know that its employees are happy, fulfilled and motivated to excel without being pushed by their manager. These organizations have improved customer service, have increased overall sales and revenue, and improved [...]

Rethinking Data

  Quantitative data is essential to determine the performance of an organization.  It tells you where you have been and is an excellent predictor of where you might end up if you don't change your strategic direction. But you need to ensure that quantitative data doesn't become the sole basis of making strategic decisions. This [...]

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