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You can keep insisting and playing in a place where you wait to get picked. The winner-take-all game is brutal. There's a few spots, and while you think you are special, your competition blends you in. At least that is what happens when you are compared. Our art
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The art of organizational change and management is not easy. People have their own motivations, inspirations and constitutions. Throw all that in a mix and it's hard to figure out what to do with accountability and getting to goals. But one thing I have learned working with people
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It isn't quite that easy to find a slot in the broad array of selections in the marketplace. Trying to copy the leader is one strategy, but it only makes you comparable and ultimately if you cannot beat the leader then you are marginalized. When we are dealing
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We are well into the first thirty days of the new year, and I imagine some of the projects you have going are gaining momentum. Others may have already been forgotten. If you are seeking to streamline operations or grow revenue by using technology, the temptation is to overengineer the
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Which matters more, your passion or market value? If people do not want to buy what you have to offer because it is not valuable to them, then you can have all the passion in the world, but it won't have legs to run on. It's
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The people who show up at the grocery store are ready to buy something because they have a clear desire to buy food. That is the beauty of known needs that are immediate and consistent. You get people that are ready now. But what about the timing of your stuff
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Well, the New Year of marketing is under way. As the clock ticks, you have the opportunity to invest into assets that build a connection and will be working continually for you ongoing even after December 31, 2014. It can be a year of engagement and substance with the right
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Trying to appear perfect is merciless. It is irreducible. You either are or are not. You can't be 95% and call it a success. If you are trying to go after perfect then you have to clear the bar and leave no stone unturned. This is great for
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I love the anticipation of the new year. From a business cycle, it's exciting to see how much energy and refocus happens in the first few weeks of the new year. We all got a little rest and reflection during the holiday and the fresh start energizes us
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Definitely party. Then think about focusing on what works. Happy New Year from our team! It is a privilege to connect and share our thoughts and strategies that we put heart and soul into day in and day out. Undoubtedly, you are hearing about reflections and resolutions as the turning
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My children hear me talk about considering others a lot. It's a mantra around the Dalrymple home, and when we see selfish acts or inconsideration, we don't let up on this most important of virtues. I do believe a lot of the pain and problems that
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As the year is coming to a close, a lot of people are evaluating what they are doing to grow their business. I really enjoyed the article Jason Fried put forth on pruning in his own business. I tend to be just as vigilant about keeping things simple and high