Learning
September 23, 2013
Consider an old idea from a new perspective if you want to improve the odds that your business will outlive you, generate retirement income, reward loyal employees, and continue to provide value to your customers and community.
Co-ops are often as...
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September 16, 2013
Like a tree, your organization needs care, nourishment and energy to grow into a stronger, more productive system. Organic growth is the use of internal strengths and resources to build your organization from its roots without resorting to acquisitio...
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September 10, 2013
When facing a learning or critical decision process involving a team, managers are often unsure about whether to hire a professional coach. Almost everyone knows the cost of hiring a professional facilitator, but they are unaware of the benefits of u...
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September 3, 2013
Organic growth is the increase that comes from existing business rather than additional sales that result from acquisitions or mergers. It is a good indicator of the strength of the leadership within an organization and can illustrate how effectively...
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August 23, 2013
Are you a good driver?
Are you better than average?
A survey found that most people answer both of these questions in the affirmative. It’s amusing and mostly harmless that we all think we are better than average at driving, which is, of cour...
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August 1, 2013
Imagine you are planning dinner with a friend you haven’t seen for a while. You agree to meet at 8 PM and plan to choose the restaurant together. On your way to the meeting place you get a text from your friend, who is already at a nearby restauran...
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July 22, 2013
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would close my call-centre. In my mind, obstacles were simply temporary inconveniences; falling revenues an indicator that we needed to do something different. Losing money was a challenge, a puzzle to be so...
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July 8, 2013
Many would argue that you need a positive attitude to succeed in sales; but it is worth asking what is a positive attitude and does it really help?
Years ago when I arrived at 7 am to open my small office in a building open to the public, I was su...
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July 1, 2013
My two-year-old grandson has heightened my awareness about how the language we use every day affects our mindset. His parents want to ensure that their children are exposed only to positive messaging, which includes setting boundaries, providing feed...
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June 14, 2013
A healthy organization, like a healthy human, must take care of many aspects of life in order to achieve a clear, worthy future.
As a leader, ensure that each of these six areas receives care:
1. A Clear and Worthwhile Purpose
An organizationa...
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