Who you spend time with, what you read, and who you speak to before making key decisions all contribute to your personal database — your knowledge base. Of course, there are many more factors that go into building your breadth of knowledge. Your professional work...
The Philie Group Blog
People
Why You Should Develop Your Next Level Leadership Team
Printing company owners like to say that their people are a key differentiator for them in the marketplace. They hire the best available, and have the most loyal employees around. Within that group of capable team members, there are those that stand out from the rest....
Grit and Tenacity — Part of a Leader’s Playbook
Supply chain disruptions, inflation, and staffing challenges have created headwinds for all industries, and the print world is no exception. These outside factors challenge the status quo for many businesses, and may in fact, become another inflection point in our...
Halftime Is Over. What’s the Next Play, Coach?
The players and spectators stare at the scoreboard during the game. Some hope that the clock slows down as they are behind, and need more time. The team that is ahead hopes the referees let them play so that there are no whistles and the time moves on without...
Look Through the Mirror to Groom Your Successor
Transitioning your business is an arduous task. Even if you feel you have someone who is uniquely qualified already in place, the process is daunting. Most business owners, especially if they started the business, don’t see anyone as qualified as they are to run their...
Focus Your Efforts, Don’t Boil the Ocean
Being all things to all people might make you feel good, but can lead to major distractions and inefficiencies. More companies are focusing on areas that they can be the best at. They know what their ideal customer looks like and the type of work they excel at. This...