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Waiting for others to get things done is not acceptable today. Things are moving so fast and those who are willing to pay the brain bill and learn can easily accumulate the tools to win. The game has shifted from working within a structured process to making things happen. Those
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It is difficult today to focus and execute. I like what I heard from a client the other day, “We like working with AscendWorks. While others talk, you guys do. We need more doers, not talkers.” I thought that captured a great essence on what can easily differentiate those who thrive in the new econo
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We all hate waiting. We have become a nation of snobs as we have increased demands on our time and attention. If I have to get through a complex directory to reach you, guess what? I move on to your competitor who is easier to reach, and I get to
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It is difficult today to focus and execute. I like what I heard from a client the other day, “We like working with AscendWorks. While others talk, you guys do. We need more doers, not talkers.” I thought that captured a great essence on what can easily differentiate those who
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After thousands of hours of consulting with clients, I am convinced. Most people and organizations continue with insanity. They do the repeatedly ineffective things and expect a different result. They keep saying silly things like, “I need more sales.” and “I want more customers” without thinking through why a person
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It has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others waste." - Henry Ford "I have always felt that America is the land of unlimited opportunities for those who will 'pay the price.'" - J.W. Marriott In the next week you
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As a business advisor, the story I am going to share with you is one that I see more often than not. There is a story in the Book of Genesis about two brothers – Esau and Jacob. Though they are twins, Esau was the firstborn allowing him the full benefits
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Many businesses and workers are facing times of uncertainty. The business climate today is a testing ground for ideas. We all ask ourselves the key question which triggers any forward movement or holds us back from opportunities. We ask ourselves, "What if...?" Your thoughts will reveal whether you
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Have you ever looked at the result you produce? Perhaps it is a legal brief, a sales proposal or a software solution. Most likely, whether it is tangible or completely virtual, there were many tools, people and steps to create the end result. On our team, we deliver business systems.
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