Here’s a question that should strike close to home. Professional investors like to quote this mantra to anyone who will listen. “Fail fast,” they say. But what if you believe so strongly in your budding enterprise that this seems to be the most ill-advised directive you’ve ever heard? So here are some rules that might […]
Leadership
4 Indispensable Traits of Successful Organizations in the 21st Century
To adapt the words of Marshall Goldsmith, “what got top companies to the peak of their industries in the 20th century is not what would get them to compete, let alone thrive in the fiercer 21st century market.” So, what will? Below are traits that top companies in the world, like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon, […]
Reasons Not to Make Decisions Today on Gut Instincts
I still know some entrepreneurs who boast of simply following their gut instincts, rather than listen to anyone or any data, to make strategic decisions. We’ve all worked with autocratic leaders in large companies who seem to thrive in this mode. They all forget or ignore the high-profile failures that have resulted from some single-handed […]
7 Easy Ways to Reduce Paper Consumption in Your Office
Though we now have the internet, email and digital file sharing, paper-pushing isn’t yet an anachronism in the modern office. In fact, we’re printing more paper than ever even though we’re increasingly digital. Yet the cost to secure, maintain and properly dispose of the paper only goes up over time. Fortunately, there are ways to […]
February Update: Three 2019 New Year’s Resolutions You Must Keep!
Here it is… we’re one month into the new year. January is over… can you believe it? Now the big question… How many of your New Year’s Resolutions have you kept? According to the New York Times more than half of all resolutions fail… and that number seems low to me! And Franklin-Covey says more […]
Why Culture Prototyping Helps Your Company Adapt to Change
I’m often asked how to best help businesses work through transition and change. After all, as the marketplace innovates faster and faster, it’s even more important that our businesses adapt seamlessly to market changes. Toward that end, I recommend businesses start by addressing their culture. One key to building an adaptable and brilliant culture, however, […]
These 5 Industries Know How to Brace for Economic Stagnation. Do You?
The world’s economy operates in a cyclic nature where periods of economic prosperity are experienced, and then recession strikes. During the downturn, many businesses collapse and never recover, which explains why most of the companies are now bracing for a recession. Here are some of the industries and how they are preparing to handle recession […]
13 Entrepreneurs on Their Biggest Business Mistakes
If entrepreneurship was easy, everyone would do it. Unfortunately, the reality is that half of all startups close within five years, which means you’re just as likely to fail as succeed. Sometimes failure is out of your control—disaster strikes, or a competitor gets an unexpected boost. But often, the reason is a little more depressing: […]
6 Office Ergonomics Tips to Help Your Staff Avoid Fatigue
On the job, injuries are common in every profession, whether you are stationed inside a warehouse, construction setting, or office. The injuries that an office worker may experience are often slowly progressive and are usually associated with fatigue on both physical and mental levels. Here are six ergonomics tips that you can relay to your […]
Creating a Supportive Work Environment Helps Your Bottom Line
One of the most rewarding aspects of owning and operating an SMB is the chance to make a difference in the lives of others around you, especially those who are employed by your company. Thus it is essential to create a superbly supportive and down-to-earth work environment. One can do this in numerous ways, depending […]
