There’s more to business than making money
Louie was doing his job well, He was actively selling Marie on all the reasons why she needed to list his firm’s talent assessment on her company’s website. His boss would have been proud if he could have heard him. He mentioned making money three...
Choosing not to be a sellout
“Let me take a look at your Twitter profile,” offered my table companion. We were attending a Chamber-sponsored event on how to make the most of social media. “That’s my area of expertise, and I’m happy to offer up a style suggestion or two. Maybe...
Let’s fix the problem with power
Power has a reputation problem. When I use the word power, I'm referring to changing “what is” to “what can be.” When I ask people to talk about power, they wrinkle their nose in disgust or say, “I’d rather not.” When I ask them why not, they offer up reasons...
Your new superpower? Asking questions!
When I was growing up, I envied the little boy next door. His mom asked him questions. Would you like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or soup for lunch? Will you spend the afternoon reading a book or playing? That’s not how it worked at my house. My folks,...
Make your employees your secret sauce
Services have become the key to a company’s success. Look at Google, Twitter, or Uber and see how they’re extending their reach and growing their business through new services. What’s crucial about getting this new shift right is for businesses to...
Good-bye, gender stereotypes
At one point in my career, I was a vice president in a Fortune 500 company with $2 billion in annual revenues. I successfully managed a department of 150 people, consistently delivering projects ahead of schedule and under budget. When asked by the CEO...
