Businesses have client facing teams that are made from a combination of business development reps, account managers, and customer service or project managers. Different companies have different titles for these groups, but they fill the role of hunting for new...
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Thrive and Gain Insight Through Peer Groups
Being a member of a peer group is hard work. These groups are not for the thin skinned. For them to work, each member must be honest about their business and be prepared to give as much as they get. As Rocky Balboa once said, “The world ain’t all sunshine and...
Use Your Passion as Fuel for the Business
Great business leaders use passion to fuel their organizations. That passion could be about making money, providing opportunities to staff members, or serving customers. Maybe it’s about being the first to introduce the latest technology and steer the market or manage...
Starved for Leadership
When diagnosing why some companies are at the top of the market and why others are not, one of the common denominators I find is the leadership style of the senior team. Starting with the president, owner, or CEO, the leaders have a clear vision of where they are...
Don’t Let Sales Growth Hide Your Inefficiencies
A growing sales trajectory can affect many areas of the business – especially the bottom line of your P&L statement. It can provide new opportunities for the staff and make it easier to reinvest into the company. But when a major customer departs, or the economic...
Four Lessons from the Fallen Business Leaders
The stories of fallen business leaders are all around us. If we pay attention, business history can provide valuable insights and lessons learned. They can guide leaders and organizations in making informed decisions and shaping future strategies. While there are many...