Why do you buy what you buy? Is it to fulfill a need? Is it based first on price? Is it a product brand you always purchase? Is it a service that you have utilized before? Why do people in general buy what they buy? It’s not only an interesting topic it’s something anyone who is selling a product or a service really must understand. This is important for everyone as we are all selling something at some point in our lives. What is your view on this topic? What are you basing … [Read more...]
A Four Day Work Week – Really?
A four day work week is suddenly a hot topic – really? Covid-19 happened and it wasn’t fun for anyone. People who were able to keep a job and were able to work remotely did exactly that. Others who were on the front lines and are critical workers performed miracles throughout. In fact, many still do, every single day. Meanwhile there’s a wake up call especially in larger companies and especially in tech. This week Mark Zuckerberg actually sounded like a really seasoned CEO who wants a … [Read more...]
How High Do You Aim?
Where do you aim in your business? In your personal life? Do you have groups of people that work together formally on teams or informally to get something done? Where do they aim? A few words that I would add to the end – ‘and being satisfied with the results.’ When we aim high and really put in a serious effort, even if we miss the mark, the journey, the effort is a learning experience for one person or a group of people. This creates a hunger to go after another aim high … [Read more...]
Let’s Settle This Now!
Let’s settle this now! Or at the very least open up the topic for discussion. For people who have worked in a specific industry for three years or more... Or for the folks who have worked for the same or similar organization for a number of years... How do you feel about the coach or advisor you may work with for your career and your life? 1. Do you feel they must have experience, expertise and a good working knowledge of your specific industry and possibly the company you work … [Read more...]
Are You A Plumber?
Here’s the thing – yes I have a toolbox and some tools – yes there are things I am able to do around the house, the car and even more. However one thing I’ve learned the hard way, more than once or twice, is when to stop and get a professional. This is where I found myself recently. Through a contact in my local area I was able to get the name of a plumber. A few weeks go by and magically the time and date arrive for the appointment and the plumber shows up. The plumber said you need an … [Read more...]
The Gate Won’t Go Up
The article today will be a story. It is a made up story and may be something similar that really happened to you. Not my intention. Either take this story at face value or instead think of how it relates to other situations. What organizations do you know that have issues just like this one? Consider how would you solve this problem? Write your thoughts in the comment section. If you are shy, feel free to email me and my team or post it on my Facebook page. Jim has an afternoon meeting … [Read more...]
