Almost every business that is started copies the businesses it competes with. Everyone copies each other. It’s how it goes. They compete on business models and best practices. But, it doesn’t have to be this way.
Category Archives: Leadership
For Things To Change You Have To Change First
I had a conversation with a friend recently, and I’m writing this post for her. But, it might help you too…
Unlock Employee Insights: 6 Questions That Spark Improvement
How often do you ask employees how the business could be improved? I’m still surprised how asking employees for ideas isn’t standard practice in most businesses. I’m not talking about setting up an idea/suggestion box; it’s not enough. I’m talking about seeking out people’s ideas.
How to Develop Situational Awareness And Sharpen Your Strategic Thinking
Most business leaders operate with a very limited view of what’s happening in the world beyond what they know, much less how it impacts their business. It’s one of the reasons why most businesses react to change rather than exploit it. What I’m talking about is having situational awareness and good business acumen.
Leadership: It Starts With You
“It was her fault”, said the Head of Planning for a mid-size manufacturing company I consulted for. The company was not meeting output results and one of the owners took a deep dive to find out why and found there was an unaccounted-for product that was missing from the planner’s reports.
10 Ways To Kill Team Culture
It’s the culture stupid! Culture matters whether you’re a small, medium, or large company. It matters because it helps attract and retain talent, motivates employees, improves customer experience, promotes collaboration and teamwork, and provides a competitive advantage when harnessed effectively.
How Not To Determine Whether Or Not An Idea is Worth Doing
“I’m not sure about this idea anymore.” Why? I asked. “Because I talked to two potential customers and they don’t seem interested”, she answered. This was a conversation I had with a friend who wants to find out whether or not an idea she has, a need she has, is worth pursuing.