Tag: plans

Who’s Responsible For This..?

Is it just me, or does blame seem to be all the rage these days? In just the last forty-eight hours... while minding my own business (literally), I have (unintentionally)…
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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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Leadership and Marketing… Part II

So, yesterday I laid out seven reasons why so much of my time goes into thinking, writing, and teaching about Leadership and Marketing. I'll expand on the first two of…
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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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Everyday Heroes…

This afternoon, just after 2:30 p.m. (CST), I turned on the radio..; twenty seconds later, I turned on the T.V. Unbelievable... U.S. Airways Flight 1549 was in the water, and…
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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 II

As small business owners and leaders, not only are we charged with creating the vision for our organization... but also for ensuring that the vision becomes a reality. It is…
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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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