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November 23, 2013
Prevent Stealing With A Picture Of Eyes
Studies show that people adhere to rules more when they think they are being watched, even if the watching eyes are fake. A recent stop at a McDonald's showed this...
November 22, 2013
The Pizza Test
How many people does it take to tackle your toughest challenges? Surprisingly few! Five or six people is an effective brainstorm, ten is a distraction, and twenty or more is...
November 21, 2013
A Lesson In Profit First: How Healthy Is Your Business?
As I conducted interviews for Profit First, I found a scary trend. Of the 300+ entrepreneurs I spoke with for this book, most are quick to share - scratch that,...
November 20, 2013
Competitor Being Acquired?
After Penn State's massive Sandusky scandal broke, the football program went into turmoil. Fines, penalties loss of scholarships and a need to realign the entire program. During this turmoil other...
November 19, 2013
Need Client Insights? Become A (Temporary) Journalist!
Do you want to know what your top clients and prospects really need from you? Do you want to know the biggest problems or opportunities they face? Do you want...
November 18, 2013
Great Is Just A Little More Than Good
The Olympics are just around the corner. Just like the prior Olympics and the ones before that, the first place medal winners will be two seconds or two inches or...
November 17, 2013
Crushing The Competition? Bad Move!
I loved the thought of crushing my competition. I reveled in their struggles. My goal wasn't to get more clients per se. My goal was to take more clients away...
November 16, 2013
Criticism & Fear
Fear only happens when the words of criticism match your own beliefs. What do you choose to believe?
November 15, 2013
A Lesson In Profitability – Admit Your Mistakes
Does it frustrate you when a politician or business leader or friend explains away their bad judgment call (or illegal activity)? Do you lose faith in them when they try...
November 14, 2013
Fill The Gas Tank The Night Before
Sometimes when I am driving home, after a late night at work, I notice that my car is low on gas. I then consider if I should I fill it...