When my nephew Josh was 14, he loved digging into the statistics of different countries, their population, latitude and longitude, GDP, GNP, and the products they produced.
Is Your Company Evolving?
Growing up, I would beg to go with my dad to get his car serviced. The waiting room in the mechanic’s garage was filled with locals drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes, and exchanging gossip. Always prominent were the Snap-on Tool calendars.
Get Off Your Butt and Get Busy!
Another year is almost over, with only seven weeks left (49 days – 1,176 hours – 70,560 minutes to be exact). Are you on track, feeling a sense of urgency, or does the thought panic you?
5 Lessons Larry Learned About Growing Too Fast
Larry had a nice business and made a good living. His employees appreciated their jobs and enjoyed working with him.
Plan, Prepare, Be Flexible!
We make lots of plans: daily plans, work plans, meal plans, business plans, and vacation plans. Over the years you’ve probably learned that life doesn’t always go as planned. Murphy sneaks in like a thief in the night and the best-laid plans are suddenly blown out of the water. Preparing for the unknowable future is crucial in a constantly changing
13 Strategic Planning Questions
Strategic Plan! What are your thoughts when you hear those words? Do you roll your eyes? Do you dread the process? Do you know what to do with a strategic plan?
New Clothes. New Shoes. New Haircut.
What comes to mind when you think of fall? For me, it’s cool, crisp days, brilliantly colored leaves, and going back to school.
What’s On Your Stop Doing List?
What does your daily to-do list look like? Are you working ON your business or are you mired down in make-work details that distract you from the tasks that help build a better business? Sometimes we don’t realize how much time we’re frittering away. We miss the forest for the trees.