"Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort." – Paul J. Meyer The economic news has been so bad for so long, it’s hard to believe that any business is doing well these days. And yet, there are companies that have not only [...]
When you confront a problem you begin to solve it. ~ Rudy Giuliani I’ve noticed during my years as a business consultant that many organizations have become masters at ignoring the elephant in the room. These companies have one or more employees who perform poorly – and in many cases they’ve been under performing for [...]
"Accountability breeds response-ability." – Stephen R. Covey The importance of strategic planning is a frequent topic of these articles because it’s essential to business success. Especially in challenging economic times such as the past year, the businesses that are driven by a strong strategic plan are the businesses that not only survive, but thrive. I’ve [...]
"Price is what you pay. Value is what you get." – Warren Buffett In these economically challenged times when customers are watching every penny, smart business leaders step back and look at their products or services through the eyes of the consumer. Part of this assessment is to determine what value their products or services [...]
"Good leaders make people feel that they're at the very heart of things, not at the periphery. Everyone feels that he or she makes a difference to the success of the organization. When that happens people feel centered and that gives their work meaning." – Warren G. Bennis Today’s economy threatens businesses of all sizes [...]
“Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your talent.” – Nolan Ryan Smith Manufacturing is an 40-year-old manufacturing company that is deep into its second generation of ownership. They have a solid product, excellent service and a very [...]