In my management dashboard, when i have my weekly meetings, how do I track sales and marketing progress; its not as quantitative as tracking operational or financial goals and milestones? Actually it is very quantitative. Annual sales objectives can be (and must be) broken down into concrete goals that can be measured (Who, What and
When you think of a label that symbolizes toughness and unrestrained freedom, a Harley Davidson motorcycle may come to mind. When one thinks of this bike, a vivid image of a large, fearless man dressed in black leather, reeking of gasoline may spring to mind. But behind all that leather and metal, exists a warm
How you communicate to your organization makes all the difference. In order to reach your organization, you have to employ of numerous communications tools and strategies, and designing a robust communications plan is a critical success factor. Consistency of the message is key. Whether it is you delivering the message, or another of your team
As those who follow my blog know well, I talk a lot about self-awareness is a critical part of personal and leadership development. Understanding what you stand for, and how you strive to align your behaviors and actions against that is an important part of how we bring all of us to the table, all
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin “You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life.” Winston Churchill “Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain – and most fools do.” Benjamin Franklin “History will be kind to me for I intend
Trust: “Assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something” Confidence, Credence, faith, stock, acceptance, assurance, dependence Sure beats: distrust, mistrust, unbelief, doubt, dubiousness, skepticism, suspicion, disillusion Trust…build it, earn it
Show up! Be Involved. The sidelines are easy but nothing happens there. Get engaged. But, as Dr. Brene Brown says, when you step in that arena, no matter what it is, “prepare to get your ass kicked.” But the price of not doing that, of not being vulnerable, is not being involved. Not being engaged.
Show up! Be involved. The sidelines are easy but nothing happens there. Get engaged. But, as Dr. Brenee Beiwn says, when you step in that arena, no matter what it is, ” prepare to get your ass kicked”. But the price of not doing that, of not being vulnerable, is not being involved. Not being
We all have issues and areas in our life we need to change – from work-related issues to eating habits. Yet, executing a lifestyle change usually ends in draining defeat. Why is it so hard to change? Understanding this human phenomenon will allow you to overcome your future obstacles with poise. A couple of days
Lessons from taking the plunge to self-employment Over recent months I have been doing some informal research among those who are self-employed asking them the question “What lessons have you learnt about becoming self employed and running a business that you wish you’d known at the start or before taking the plunge?” Here is a summary
