Over the last several weeks as the COVID19 virus was making its way into and across North America, I was trying to relate it to the past times that I’ve experienced and the lessons learned. At times it’s akin to being in a MASH unit, a constant whirl of triage. We are also finding, that […]
This blog originally published in Printing Impressions No one signs up for adversity. No one signs up for having to deal with a global pandemic. No one knows for sure how long and to what degree business, and life, will be effected. And these conditions no doubt are unpredictable at best. But you know […]
This blog originally published in Printing Impressions. All customers are good, some are just better than the others. Or are they? It’s amazing what you can earn from your clients, if you take the time to engage and go beyond the transaction. Do this with your clients, especially from the three major groups – […]
This blog originally published in Printing Impressions. When I recently wrote about having a good dashboard, I mentioned that one of the common denominators we see with leading companies is that they have good information — meaningful, relevant, and timely. Well, what if you receive that information and you aren’t pleased with the results? […]
This blog originally published in Printing Impressions. Over the weekend I was reading about the professional ice hockey teams that were evaluating, and either trading or re-signing of a few of my favorite players. The articles by the sportswriters were focused on the player’s stats, their leadership traits, and how well they fit within […]
This blog originally published in Printing Impressions. How’s your business? What are some of the key indicators you look at to gauge whether you’re on the right track or not? This subject came up when I was thinking of a cousin of mine that operates a small restaurant. It’s a small-town local eatery, the […]
This blog originally published in Printing Impressions When we look at leading companies, one of the common denominators is having good information — meaningful, relevant, and timely information. Running a business that’s involved in delivering custom manufactured products in a limited timeframe leaves little room for error, and having the right information available is […]
This blog originally published in Printing Impressions There has got to be a study of how many decisions leaders have to make on an average day. Any guesses? They range from simple yes or no decisions to those that affect capital expenditures and the livelihood of your staff. It is clear that none of […]
This blog originally published in Printing Impressions The echo’s of put me in coach, rang out from the back of the conference room when that big new project or sales lead was announced. Umm, they thought. Are they ready for this one and do they know what they’re getting into? The leader of the […]
This blog originally published in Printing Impressions The good news is that the acquisition closed and the puzzle pieces are starting to come together. The clients were all contacted and the vibe was that they are all in and excited about the two companies joining forces. So, the hard part is over right? Well, the […]