Business disruption happens when maintaining the status quo is not a viable strategy. In other words, what worked before is no longer working. And if you don’t make some changes to how you do business, you’re going to suffer the consequences. One of the biggest disruptors today is declining customer loyalty. According to many sources, […]
I call it the Millenial Tsunami and it’s about to wreak havoc for organizations who fail to prepare for the impending surge. We all know that Millenials are the largest generation in history, eclipsing the Baby Boomers in size. So why should you care; particularly if you were born before 1980? Hint: Your work life […]
There’s nothing like more competition to shake you to your core and make you re-examine what you do, how you do it and how you can be better. In fact, increased competition is one of the five business disruptors that are wreaking havoc with lots of businesses that are seeking growth. There is one question […]
A timeless tome in the library of self-help books everyone should read in their lifetime is Dale Carnegie’s 1936 classic, How To Win Friends & Influence People. In it, Carnegie outlined how to be successful in business and in life. Carnegie wrote, “Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most […]
Distracted? Overcommitted? Too busy? Do you ever feel like it’s just too much? In a world where we strive for balance and order, our busy lives can seem nothing short of chaotic and overwhelming. Creating the right system can be the answer. I know…it sounds like too much work. Perhaps you’re not ready to tackle […]
This past weekend, I did the Tour de Palm Springs. It’s a century bike ride in the desert. Participants cycle 100 miles fighting headwinds, crosswinds, and hill climbs along with the desert heat. That’s not to say it’s all hard. There are speedy descents and mountain scenery to enjoy. You’re out there with other cycling […]
Frank Zappa said it well, “Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.” Bottom line, you can’t do the same thing and expect a different result. Progress means you have to do something differently. Either you have to change what you do or how (or how much) you do it. Let’s face it, the […]
It’s that time of the year when top-level executives are setting bold goals and implementing strategies for a successful year. Consequently, I’ve been talking to a lot of clients lately about business disruptors; you know those pesky things that seem to block, change and disrupt the status quo and can create a formidable roadblock to […]
It’s that time of year again – time for our annual making and breaking of New Year Resolutions. We are all inundated with lots of conventional advice on what to do or what to avoid as we embark on a new trip around the sun. I have certainly dispensed my share of tips and strategies […]
I was talking to a former client yesterday and she shared how her business was booming, which is always music to my ears. She was booked for several months in advance, something she was not used to in her line of work. She was also wrapping up her best year ever, as far as growth […]
