Never Done Always More to Do
Thomas Edison tried with his team over 1000 times to get the light bulb right. And even when he thought he was done and it worked he kept working to make it even better. The word Done is comforting there is closure however the reality is there is always more to do. You can check off something on your to do list or cross out a relationship on your contact sheet however there is always more to do. Whether it is ensuring the process is still working well, or the right team is...
Read MorePlanes, Trains and Automobiles
What do planes, trains and automobiles teach us about business? As a business consultant these vehicles teach me that fast is good, comfort is important, and beautiful designs make the ride even better. The same is true for business. Having an environment in which you and your employees enjoy working in that drive productivity and collaboration help enhance the bottom line. Your environment affects everything including how people treat each other, whether their is coffee or fresh...
Read MoreHow to Create Excellence in your Business
In an article about Tiger Woods featured in The Wall Street Journal, the author of a new book about this great golfer wrote ”the constant need to improve and achieve is in his lifeblood.” That is Tiger Woods’ secret to excellence, the need to improve. To prepare for a great game Mr. Woods is known to rehearse his swing for 4 1/2 hours in front of a mirror. This commitment to excellence by preparing for a great game is similar to myself preparing for a big speech or...
Read MoreTo Repair or Permanently Fix?
In the streets of Manhattan the construction workers seal the holes of the asphalt continuously. See a hole, fill it. See a hole, fill it. Just like an entrepreneur who sees a hole in the market and fills it repeatly towards growth. With growth, seeing the hole and filling it is fine. However, when it comes to patching up things like roads, the scoop up some tar and put it in the pothole approach is not always advisable. For at times, structural damage will ensure that the...
Read MoreWhy Billy Crystal Was Chosen to Host the Oscars
There is a reason why Billy Crystal got chosen, yet again, to host the Oscars. It is because he knows how to speak to everyone and keep his patter relevant. Even as the crowd teemed with ostentation, Billy gave a shout-out to everyone that he gets the anguish of the stagnant economy. Billy has the power to captivate audiences young and old, rich and poor, and make them feel included. And just in case the younger 24 and younger set would not relate to Billy Crystal, the Oscars had...
Read MoreBuilding Your Brand — What Names are Connected With It?
You know those signs on the “Ye Olde Inn” facilities, the one that says “George Washington slept here”? Or “General Patton drank here”. And so on and so forth. That marketing tool of name recognition, connecting your brand with the right people, is not just for cloying historic places. It is relevant for many industries and businesses. Today I visited Fashion Week, where such is standard modus operandi. Fashion designers and jewelry companies ensure their pieces are seen...
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