Tag: goals

So… How Are We Doing? Part I

Okay, it's check up time... just two days to go and the first quarter of 2009 is in the history books. The beautiful thing about this point on the calendar…
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It’s Not The Economy…

This past week, I had the opportunity to speak with an individual who was, to use his words... totally stressed out. Anxiety, pressure, fear, insomia, and anger... all were mentioned…
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Big Business vs. Small Business… Part I

After wrapping up a conference call on the subject of business leadership and values, I received two questions which I'd like to answer here. To paraphrase: 1) Why do I…
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Unlikely Competitors… Part I

Okay... as small business owners, leaders, and marketers, we all know that in order to soar we need to create a sound marketing plan. So let's see... what did we…
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How’s Your Vision…? Part III

We often speak here about small business leadership and marketing principles for three reasons: 1) It's the theme of this blog and I don't want to get in trouble with…
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How’s Your Vision…? Part I

Effective small business leadership requires us to do many things consistently. Toward the top of every good leader's list will be the creation of the organizational vision(s) for specific areas…
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Don’t Miss This…

I suppose there are at least three reasons why I spend so much time thinking, speaking, writing,and teaching about goal setting and achievement. First... to keep my own feet to…
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A Good Time To Review…

Okay... so we've burned through seven days of the new year, and I haven't once written 2008 on any of my checks. Excellent... but there's a much bigger issue at…
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Be It Resolved…

Let's say you have the choice of billing your customers for a membership fee of $50 on the 1st of each month, or $350 for the year if they pay…
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Last Minute Tweaks…

Okay, so you've reviewed the goals you had coming into 2008. You know why you hit some... and missed others. You've studied the circumstances that diverted your attention, stole your…
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