In my experience, purpose — asking why — is a long-term strategy. Unless you’re already an iconic brand (Apple), it takes more than just ‘why’ to get people to buy. Don’t forget steps two and three!
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Business best practices.
One Step to Clear the Clutter
What do you do when you’re overwhelmed? How do you deal with the clutter, whether it’s virtual or piled around you? Here’s my one-step solution to clear the clutter.
4 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a COO
Hiring a COO can be a great move…or not. Here are 4 questions you should ask to help you make your decision.
5 Tips for a Successful Client Relationship
A few years ago, we struggled with a client who seemed like a dream come true. Here are five tips I learned the hard way about how to turn a rocky start into a successful client relationship.
How Mr. Watercooler Destroys Company Culture
There is nothing that will destroy company culture faster than Mr. Watercooler. So how do you deal with him and his techniques?
My Single Most Important Lesson of 2014: Brutal Honesty
Brutal honesty, communicated with charity, is one of the most powerful leadership — and life — tools available.
Why You Need Vision to Make the Right Pivot in Your Business
Why is vision so critical? Because without it, you can’t see where you’re going…as a business or an entrepreneur.
Why an Open Door Policy Needs More than an Open Door
I left for India with an open door policy that I think most people respect. I left from India having learned an important lesson. Don’t just open the door — tear down the walls.
Go the Extra Mile
Want to make a difference? Need to be noticed? Have a point to make? Then it’s worth it to go the extra mile.
Perspective Is Everything
Trials and tribulations happen to us all the time. Sometimes, the biggest punches to our gut become the biggest accelerators in our lives. It’s all about perspective.