Over the years I’ve had the good fortune to work with a lot of different organizations, corporate and nonprofit, from solopreneurs and startups to larger companies. Many organizations say they want to…
Category: Growth
Successful Small Business Hiring in a Tight Labor Market
There’s no denying it. The labor market is tight. Getting the right employees continues to get more difficult. The current unemployment rate in the US is now 3.7% (http://bit.ly/2GG0CqI). The…
What's Your 365?
Lately I’ve been re-watching one of my all-time favorite TV series – The West Wing. At the end of episode called “365 Days” at the end of season six. The…
A Business Plan or a Strategic Plan?
When people think about planning for their organization, they most often think “Business Plan -> Startup”, “Strategic Plan -> Established Company”. And in many ways that is true; but not…
Market Intelligence MUST Be a Fundamental Part of Your Strategic Plan
Not too long ago I was helping a client with their strategic plan. They told me they had a really good handle on customer/market knowledge. And I made the mistake…
The Number ONE Thing You Can Do This Year to Energize Your Team
After working with and observing numerous corporate and nonprofit organizations over the years I have come to believe that one of the most impactful things we can do as leaders…