What happens when you get a thousand followers on Twitter, Facebook or any other social media platform? How does this convert monetarily, if at all?You don't have to dig too deep to see the various motives on the platforms you participate in. Some play a game to make as many friends as possible. … [Read more...]
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Using Systems Beyond Email
What's the point of having a database if you continually rely on email? Email is one inbox that is effective for managing the point-to-point communications you would have for quick information exchange. Yet, email is deficient when it comes to building something intelligent or an asset that grows … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Productivity
Monday, January 9, 2012
Knowing What People Need
All around you are opportunities if you can stop to take interest. A deep interest in what other people need means applying your faculties of observation and care. You may be asked if you know someone that can solve a problem or a product that exists to make life easier. These are signs. If you are … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Entrepreneurship, Feature Articles
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Don’t Blame The Tools
There are too many success stories of people using simple tools to get amazing results. Put those same instruments or software in the hands of someone less talented and you get a completely different result. Of course, it's easier to blame tools than look in the mirror.The truth is … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Entrepreneurship
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Why I Am Not On LinkedIn Anymore
I agree with David Meerman Scott's classic blog post, "Why I Am Not On LinkedIn" (David Meerman Scott removed the post and apparently joined LinkedIn, thus the link has been removed). I had been reading several of his books over the past several months and can appreciate his common sense approach to … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Leadership, Productivity
Monday, July 18, 2011
The Magic Of Systems
Much of the strategy consulting I do is focused on building systems. Systems for marketing, selling and servicing a customer are the engines which drive a business to higher levels of success. There is always great opportunity to improve how things get done. Things such as:Getting a … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Feature Articles, Productivity
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Create Pleasure In Everything You Create
We live in an economy of abundance and choice. The rules shift up Maslow's hierarchy when we have our needs met. Mediocre products and services may be functional and cheap, but they lack appeal when we are in a marketplace that is craving something more. The Pleasure Principle Just delivering … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Feature Articles, Marketing
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Masterminds Trump Tools
If I had to pick between talent and tools, I would pick talent. Talent knows how to use tools in strategic and profitable ways. Tools hold the allure of success, but they are only as good as their owners.We find great appeal in the toned bodies using weight machines and home fitness … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Feature Articles
Friday, May 6, 2011
Picking Your Tools
Tools are easy to come by, especially with platforms that are abundant. Platforms open up a system for development and creation. Software and content becomes easy to expand the platform usage.Think of the following platforms which have opened the door for creators and … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Productivity
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Creative Chaos
Work gets done in a highly non-linear way today. There are a lot of forces pulling at your attention and the distractions mount to buck you off the saddle of productivity all the time. It's not getting easier.Yet, achievement depends on persistent forward motion around a goal. How is this … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Feature Articles, Leadership
