Tag: team

The Buck Stops Where…

I've made a lot of mistakes in business over the years. Most were pretty minor... but several were... let's just say, significant learning experiences. One of the biggest was that…
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Efficient… Or Effective?

A few thousand years ago, a powerful and wealthy young man made the observation to the effect that... as iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. He knew that…
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Who You Gonna Call…?

"I've got a guy I'd like you to meet... " a friend told me.  "The two of you have got to get together... you think so much alike... you have so…
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As Fun As A Trip To The Dentist…

Okay, quick... what was the first thought that came into your mind when you read that title? A) Peace B) Joy C) Happiness D) Excitement What... you say? You don't…
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All The Same…? Part II

Okay, so yesterday I introduced you to an expert (consultant) who makes his living going from live presentation to live presentation, lecturing business groups on his theory that live presentations…
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Better Networking… Part IV

So, if the purpose of networking is to build a network, then what is the purpose of building a network? The majority of the time that I ask this question…
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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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Relationship Basics… Part II

Okay... so if great relationships are the secret to a satisfying and meaningful life... and if successful long term relationships are fueled by common values... where do we begin? We…
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Your Best Customers… Part II

In the spirit of yesterday's article, I thought I would do a little unscientific test today. So I spoke with three random people (I said it was unscientific), and asked…
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Value Vs. Values… Part 1

Earlier today, I heard yet another radio commercial espousing a local company's unwavering commitment to providing 'value' for their customers. Of course, this carries as much weight as the myriad…
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