Planning & Strategy

We tell stories because they paint pictures in people’s minds. When we get an audience – whether it’s one person or 2500 – thinking creatively and engaged in our story,...

We all know the truth, and it’s time we started admitting it.  Most meetings are ineffective.  Frustrated with sessions that seemed to accomplish little except functioning as insomnia remedies, I...

We all have ‘em – you know, the folks who make you cringe when you see that they’re calling.  The ones who drain your energy, criticize everything, and are slow...

A new year’s the perfect time to step back and take a critical look at your business with a view to making positive changes.  As you explore your options, one...

Have you considered the possibility of purchasing a business? If so, there is a good chance that you may make one of the many mistakes that are common in people...

Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Reddit. There’s no end to the number of places a business can promote, engage and entertain their customers and potential customers. There’s heated debate over which...

e of the most famed football players of all time is wide receiver Jerry Rice. Famous for his work ethic, Rice was practicing running routes the day after his team...

There used to be a time when I went to all my meetings in a suit and tie. Heck, we pretty much all did. That’s just the way that meetings...

A guy with a spiked backpack walked by me at the airport. Maybe this backpack is something popular with kids. (He told me he bought it at Target during the...

We live in a world of questions. In fact, in business, we are inundated with them. Think about all the questions you ask in a day – everything from “How...