During my weekend reading, I came across 3 wonderful & inspiring messages from Joe Stump in his recent interview on Capture The Flag that will surely help any internet / technology entrepreneur rethink (or solidify) their current perceptions of where they’re headed & why. Whether an internet entrepreneur, corporate executive, engineering team leader or budding [...]
Dysfunctional management teams slow down, derail, and eventually paralyze an entire company! Human dynamics dictate that few teams will ever work as well as they should. Three crucial priorities for constructing and managing effective top teams will help drive better business outcomes in areas ranging from customer satisfaction to worker productivity and many more. 1. [...]
“The Customer Comes Second: Put Your People First and Watch ‘em Kick Butt.” (Hal Rosenbluth) And once you’ve recognized the role your people play, keep in mind that “There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else.” (Sam [...]
Inspired by my LinkedIn Group Activity on the Executive Roundtable this morning, I thought I’d highlight the most recent challenges I’ve seen regarding Company Cultures & Company Morale. FACT; you don’t change a company culture or morale overnight! There are no quick-fixes. You can’t just give someone a shiny new suit or coat of paint [...]
To inspire is to be “the cause” of something. The Archaic meaning of inspire is “to breathe life into”, and without inspiration, motivation loses some of its “mojo.” Inspiration is lasting.. motivation is fading.. Zig Ziglar once said; “people often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing… that’s why we recommend it daily.” [...]