Blog
If you are like me, you have a lot going on in your business and life that pulls at your attention. The amount of information we have to deal with is far more than we had a decade ago. Not only are the demands higher, but there are a lot
Blog
The marketplace is extremely crowded with competitive options. If you have an idea, it can be very difficult to break through the noise. People's attention is finite and the amount of noise is overwhelming today. If you are looking to turn your opportunity into revenue, there are typically
Blog
With all the nifty tools around it is tempting to try to get to the end of a problem quickly. A new business process can simply be automated with a piece of software. Setting up a whole system for marketing may look like an attractive first step. However, what if
Blog
Seem reckless, but be prepared. Act crazy, but do your homework. - Peter Barton
Blog
There's always a great opportunity right before you to be extremely valuable. While most people struggle on what to do or think next, it is an opening for the leader who can get clear quickly. Clarity is hard to come by. We have a lot of information and
Blog
It can get frustrating continually looking for the answers that will magically propel you to higher levels of success. We live in a world where the news is always filled with lottery winners and those stories of one in a million circumstances that worked. It's one of the
Blog
I loved the sign at the order station at Maria's in Austin. They have standards and rightfully expect respectful behavior. It makes me respect them more. Next time you blindly think through that mantra that, "The customer is always right," think for a second. I have
Blog
If you have been in business as a service provider and have mastered your business, a way to scale the operations to drive profitability is to acquire or lead other solo practitioners or small practices. The reasons for making this move would be ideal because of the following: * Your ability
Blog
In my work with clients, I hear a common thread which may or may not be easily articulated for most business owners. They want peace of mind. This may look different for each person, but the overall goal is to get to a place of less worry and more inner
Blog
The Harvard Business Review article, Data Is Useless Without the Skills to Analyze It, is spot on. While the demands for being able to decipher and use data across a business will continue to increase as digital buying habits become the mainstream approach for customers, analysis will become paramount. Experimentation
Blog
I am a fan of Jack Dorsey and find the way his mind works as an entrepreneur fascinating. He shares his success factors on creating Twitter and Square. He has changed the way we communicate and interact today on a global scale. I often find that what makes entrepreneurs amazing
Blog
There is immense work that a team of people are undertaking at Ground Zero to tell the story and help the world remember 9/11. Steve Rosenbaum shares some of the images and his work on the documentary of how the process of creating the appropriate memorial is coming together