How to pass price increases on to customers is a prevalent topic in Roundtable meetings lately. The price of everything seems to be increasing.
The One Thing
In his book, THE ONE THING, author Gary Keller shares a scene from the movie City Slickers. “Curly, the gritty cowboy played by the late Jack Palance, and the city slicker Mitch, played by Billy Crystal, leave the group to search for stray cattle. Suddenly, Curly reins his horse to a stop and turns in the saddle to face Mitch.
Let’s Talk Pride (Hint: It’s Not What You Think)
Bob owns a manufacturing company; his customers are national and international. A couple years ago, he thought he wanted to sell. He called a broker friend and set up an appointment.
They May Not Want To Come Back
People are trickling back to the office. Some are glad to get back to the life they remember, others, not so much. In April 2021, FlexJobs surveyed employees working from home:
7 Laws of Leadership
Vistage recently put out the e-book “Journey to the Summit – the CEO’s 7 Laws of Leadership.” The focus is that as the leader of your company “you are in the business of making decisions and it’s the outcome of those decisions that define your success.”
Could You Be a “Super-ager”?
When was the last time you tried something new, an activity out of your daily routine? Most of us fill our days with repetition, we think it would be a waste of our limited time to learn to dance or paint, or take a cooking class.
A 12-Letter Word That Inspires Greatness
Your employees are the engine that makes your company run. They dedicate their time and effort to helping make your business thrive. While you likely appreciate your employees, are you making a conscious effort to voice your appreciation? After all, this is the 12-letter magic word that tells your employees you are aware of their contribution to your success. According to Glassdoor’s Employee
Motivation is Hard – Spring Fever is Real
The trees are budding, windows are open, birds are singing, and employees are getting spring fever. To complicate matters, many are still working from home. Their thoughts are on the outside world, gardening, mowing, love, anything but the project you need them to complete.
Should You Take A Stand?
I live in a small community. As I drive down the country roads, it’s not hard to see who my neighbors support; signs and slogans still dot front yards.
7 Rituals That Build Success
The first 10 minutes of a movie is a hook that draws you into the story. Likewise, how you spend the first 10 to 30 minutes of your day determines how well your day will go.