The Turnaround Factor: Digging Deeper
One of the most important leadership lessons of my life happened five minutes after I stepped off that stage. I’d been giving out recognition awards on my massive “road trip,” a 27 states in 45 days kind of tour of motivational kick off meetings in...Leading Sprinkles People
A guest post from Chip Bell, author of Sprinkles. I must admit it. I’m a sucker for valentines. I smile when I get one from a friend or loved one. But, I swoon when one comes unexpectedly from a total unlikely source. It always reminds me of getting a valentine in the...The Powerful Side Effect of High Standards
My friend, Regina, says that she considers a kid’s book report a win if only one person ends up crying. I remember the wailing and gnashing of teeth I put my parents through in the early years. And last night was one of those nights at the Hurt household. it...5 Ways Social Media Can Accelerate Your Old School Sales Strategy
I was talking to a very successful sales executive friend of mine. “Oh, I don’t need any of that social media crap. I’m old school. You know, like building relationships, having a real conversation, solving problems…” I laughed,...
How Good Can You Stand It?
A Guest Post from Lisa Hamaker, Kaliday Consulting, and author of Creating Joyful Work. The first time I heard this question I had just accepted a new position with a nice bump in salary, and responsibilities. I was expressing to a friend that I was nervous about...Why Competitors Will Make You Question Everything
In business school we teach SWOT analysis. Know what your competitors are doing so you can outsmart them. There’s power in benchmarking, and many a company has met their demise by a sudden competitive surprise. But any time your energy is focused on what OTHER...
