2011 April
In business, all to often, decisions are made based on emotion and not on critical evaluation. Call it “being decisive” or call it having a Read More
Change has changed, becoming much more like a dynamic journey on a shifting landscape. The speed of business and pace of change are accelerating all the Read More
When was the last time you experienced your product like it was your first time?
Product development is a process of cycles – followed by Read More
There’s a great deal of conversation today about the “skills gap.” In short, that there’s a gap between the skills required for Read More
Next week, I’ll be moderating a panel at The Milken Institute Global Conference titled, Help Wanted: Seeking 12 Million U.S. Read More
The concept of a business cycle is something of a misnomer, as every company operates with an economic cycle, monetary cycle, industry cycle and company Read More
I started blogging in 2006, so 600 blogs posts or so later it makes me wonder about whether blogging adds years Read More
Our entire executive team is usually very involved in the creation of the strategic plan, so they most likely “get it”. Presumably, they are vested. Read More
Are your company’s highlighted selling points showcasing what your customers truly care about—and not just points you think they care about?
As CEO of marketing/management Read More
Successful and sustainable Innovation cannot be achieved without proper training and coaching from the leaders of an organization. Read More
When there is less and less we can count with any certainty these days, we must be able to count more and more on Read More
The natural connection between kids and seniors is undeniable. I believe it’s because they are two sides of the same coin who Read More
I have a crystal ball. It’s an amazing tool and makes my life so much simpler. I no longer ruminate over what to do or Read More
I’ve watched with interest as the CBS television program “Undercover Boss” has gained a large following on the network. An average episode draws nearly 18 Million Read More
This week’s article is the final segment of this 12-part series. We will cover a few final questions to help you self-evaluate your own organization’s Read More
Why should you diagnose the pain of your consumer instead of determining their wants and needs? Because by marketing to one’s Read More
There is an old saying in poker; if you can’t see the sucker in the room…it is probably you. The same can be said of advancements Read More
With the new normal of unprecedented turbulence, uncertainty and volatility, our organizational agility is getting tested these days like never before:
Organizational Agility Read More
The following post discusses mobile marketing trends and predictions for 2011.
Every January, Forrester Research Inc. publishes reports on a myriad of marketing technology predictions Read More
You are familiar with some of the health insurance hot topics in the media. From Health Care Reform to wellness programs to Medicare Part D Read More
The October Surprise
In October 2006, Geoff received startling news. His new manager announced in his performance review that his colleagues hated working with him. Read More
Last week, I wrote Planning To Look For A Better Job? Understand All Your Currencies , as part one (employee perspective) at what many Read More
In last week’s article, and in the prior week’s edition, we covered questions related to planning effectiveness. In the continuation of analysis this week, we Read More
Social media is a breath of fresh air. It demands openness, honesty, and transparency. It derides corporate speak, rewards authenticity, and challenges us Read More
What we’ve learned over the years through our Vistage CEO Confidence Index is that Read More
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