Skill Sets – Time for a Tune Up?
Given the turmoil we have all experienced in our business life it is time to pause for breath and consider these questions: Do we have skills we don’t use? Do we have skills we should tune down, deploy less? Do we have skills we should tune up, deploy more? Do...Managing a business in 2010 – What’s changed? – Part 3
In the final part of this three part review of what has changed from 2006 and 2010, I’ve noted some thoughts on Staff Motivation and Engagement. This post was motivated by a great little book, Top Talent by Sylvia Ann Hewlett (one of the founders of The Hidden Brain...Sales Tip – The Fallacy of Budgets
How many times have we heard the phrase – I’m sorry but there is no budget for your proposal/idea! Of course there is no budget. If you are leading your sales teams to look for budget you really are going to be very disappointed. Look at it this way, what...Strategy Evolution
I’ve just read a great little report by London based Stanton Marris. It documents some recent intelligence into the challenges of executing strategy in difficult times. It’s based on the interviews of 45 leaders. It covers 4 main topics: Uncovering the...Leadership of Small & Medium Sized Businesses (SMBs)
It’s a lonely life driving your SMB, especially in one of the toughest economic climates this century! I’ve noted below a few focused, insightful, and recession-relevant leadership ideas for your joy and edification. I hope they help. Strategic direction – times are...Operational Excellence For Exits
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