Grooming leaders for your business isn’t talked about very much within small to medium sized organizations. Particularly from those companies that are driven by entrepreneurs. Yet, one of the biggest issues I hear from leaders and owners is that they feel they have to do everything themselves. They have no time to work on the […]
Leaders lead and managers manage, right? While some may argue semantics, there is a difference between the two. The addition of good coaching into the mix can also help an organization reach their true potential. For those in leadership roles, your resolve and vision is tested every day. When things are going well for […]
Have you ever heard the expression “if it weren’t for employees and customers, this would be a fun business.” I had a guy that I used to work for that would say that all the time. I think he was kidding, not sure. You have employees and customers and guess what, they are all people. […]
Getting noticed in the marketplace has always been a challenge, even more so lately. There are competing communication channels and everyone is trying to stand out from the crowd. Positioning your company for success can begin by identifying and leveraging your strengths. The three areas that I believe most companies can stand out in are […]
Leading through these uncertain times can be like working inside of a snow globe. Every time you turn around, you lose clarity for what’s going to happen next. Adding more sales can often be the elixir, or the oxygen needed to manage in days like this. While there are many elements of effective leadership, let’s […]
Your time is valuable and as a business leader, you divide your time between working in the business and on the business. That division can be determined by what you feel most comfortable with and what you are best at. The important question to ask today is, what does your business need more of — […]
Why are you in sales? No, this isn’t a trick question, why are you in sales? I know, you like to help people right? Or is it about the money you can make or perhaps the freedom of not being tethered to a desk or operating a machine? For every sales rep there’s a slightly […]
Being the leader of the business means knowing, and doing the right things. You and your team have worked diligently throughout the recovery phase of the economic pause and you see light at the end of the tunnel. The first question is, is it daylight or another train? Let’s go with daylight! Once the […]
Where you are, where you are going, and how you will get there are critical questions you need to answer for your business. Sustained success also requires an understanding of how you make money, what you really believe in, and how you clearly differentiate yourself in the marketplace. Leaders and senior teams work hard at […]
You have faced market downturns in the past, but the upheaval that most print companies are facing today is unprecedented. The mix of your client portfolio has greatly affected the degree to which you need to rebuild your customer base. If this crisis has thrown you a curveball and you find yourself with a sudden […]