When the world we lived in was about production and efficiency, we could find security in being a little better than everyone else. We just had to focus on getting what was known done with quality and meeting expectations. In this, we had security. We enjoyed job security, long-term contracts, customer loyalty and predictable revenueContinue reading “Innovation Is Security”
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How To Use Evernote For Research
If you are researching for a project, building a business or giving a speech, I cannot think of a better cloud computing software system than Evernote. Evernote has grown in popularity for good reason. It captures the essence of cloud computing: The convenience of dumping information into Evernote from your computers, mobile device and browsersContinue reading “How To Use Evernote For Research”
Book Review: Sam Wyly’s 1,000 Dollars & An Idea
Sam Wyly is a peer of Ross Perot and has had a series of entrepreneurial ventures. He has lived a full life and was compelled to share his journey in his autobiography. There is a scene towards the end of his book, 1,000 Dollars And An Idea that is inspiring. Late in life, he has a surpriseContinue reading “Book Review: Sam Wyly’s 1,000 Dollars & An Idea”
Marketing Strategy: Endear Me
We want to be endeared. It’s a rarity today. In a given day, it is not uncommon to experience impersonal and bad service. I was recently at a store where I had a conversation with the clerk that went like this: Me: “How is your day going?” Clerk: “Not so great. I’m finally getting aContinue reading “Marketing Strategy: Endear Me”
4 Productivity Tips For Publishing Content
I spend a lot of time publishing content. Whether you have a content marketing strategy in place, lead a team of people or have a corporate blog, there is a relentless vigilance to managing content. I have developed some personal and team collaboration systems which have helped me to get things out of my headContinue reading “4 Productivity Tips For Publishing Content”
Strategies For Continued Personal Growth
Adopt these 4 strategies for personal growth and leadership to provide extreme value.
Markets Speak If You Will Listen
“No plan survives first contact with customers.” – Steve Blank
You can have grand plans and completely miss. Or you can listen to markets and let them dial you in.
Obstacles To Getting Things Done
If you are not paying attention to what is getting in the way of execution, then your opportunities to make ideas happen will be impeded. Be a refiner of your systems and process.
Distractions
Create strategies in your life to increase your productivity and execution in the midst of distractions. It takes intentionality and focus.
Create Pleasure In Everything You Create
Everything that touches other people is an opportunity for you to create pleasure. Pleasure is what differentiates and moves you from boring to remarkable.
