In recent weeks I have been absolutely overwhelmed by friends and associates telling me I need to be involved in Twitter and FaceBook and countless other internet sites that supposedly contribute to marketing success. They reportedly present boundless benefits for those who master the subtle…
When I was a kid, my dad taught me the most important business principle of my life: “Give value: do more than is expected!” For individuals and businesses to realize their vision and truly succeed, this principle should drive all thought processes. It is the…
The speed of life is a global condition that presents a strategic challenge for everyone. The speed of life combines excessive amounts of unrefined information with a glut of choices and opportunities and presents itself in the form of confusion and distraction! How well we…
In today’s ultra-competitive world, getting superior results faster is absolutely critical to success! So many want it! However, this hectic speed of life makes it easy to become side-tracked by things that steal priority and make us less effective. People are hungry for ways to…
The secret to surviving a recession is opportunity recognition. The first step in opportunity recognition is to know and believe that there will always be opportunity for those who seek and pursue it. Regardless of how bad the economy may seem, people still buy and…
With most of the world falling into an emotional funk about the economy, its time for leaders to stop focusing on problems and start thinking about solutions. Ultimately, the free market will have to provide the permanent solutions for our economic challenges. Until that happens,…
There are three strategic elements about persuasion that every leader should understand and practice. These elements represent not only why and what you communicate, but they also reflect the effect of that communication. So, let’s take a look at the three elements of effective persuasion….