It takes a leader to create momentum to boost employee morale. Others catch it. Momentum is heat.
New Year’s – let’s leave that there!
Two employees were in the break room, one was chatting non stop about her old boss and their habits, behavior and all the things the employee disliked. The other employee listened and listened then finally suggested, “Why don’t you leave that old boss at the old job.” When moving my wife’s mother and aunt to [Continue Reading]
Talent And Genius — Success is in the Moment
Talent, Genius, Success in the Moment, “Talent hits a target that no one else can hit; genius hits a target no one else can see.”
Game Theory – Keep Strategic Aim
It’s time to remember: BAS=Book-a-sale • Save a Buck! What’s good for the business is good for the Family. Harvey Mackay, author of The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World, is founder and chairman of the Mackay Mitchell Envelope Company. He has written six New York Times bestsellers, including the #1 Swim with [Continue Reading]
“The Best Version Of The Same Old Thing Isn’t The Best Version Of Anything”
In classical Greece, Mnemosyne — usually translated as “Memory” — was considered to be the mother of History, Music, Astronomy, and all the other Muses. Memory is fundamental to learning and knowledge. Boosting your memory will help you both gather new information and track where you’ve been in your life, bringing your past with you [Continue Reading]
“Seeing around corners”
Recently I read a white paper, “Machiavelli’s The Prince Meets Sun Tzu” that made me consider statesmanship and negotiation rather than war. Sun Tzu said, every battle is won or lost before it’s every fought. Battles are won or lost in the preparation. Seeing around corners is all about preparation. Preparation requires skill, skills we [Continue Reading]
“Her voice is full of money”
The 5 by 5 rule in shopper marketing states: a product in store should convey its value proposition within five seconds from at least 5 feet away. F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote, “Her voice is full of money.” in his seminal work, The Great Gatsby describing Daisy Buchanan. The Denison Model is the result of over [Continue Reading]
30 Firms That Understand Design And Genius!!!
30 Firms that understand Design and Genius!!! The current issue of Fast Company features Design and 30 companies that get it…. • Apple – Proving that style, specs, and sophistication can work as one. • Burton – Capturing the snowboard lifestyle–with cutting-edge tech. • Viking – Cooking like a pro, with unquestioned good taste. • [Continue Reading]