With a little over a week left in 2009, it’s time to turn our full attention to 2010 - the last year of the first decade of the 21st century. Over the next few weeks, we’ll touch on what I believe are some of the trends to look for in business, marketing, the economy, and social dynamics - and how …

Recently I happened to be in a club type atmosphere at an event where lots of folks sat around in comfortable chairs and swapped stories. One conversation in particular caught my attention.  The topic was important, but the variance in emotional intensity was riveting. A veteran reservist was talking with a younger serviceman about his two deployments in Iraq.  At …

I recently experienced a failure to launch. The ambitious goals and strategies of my new business required that I recruit like-minded, motivated, and competent partners.  When I found them, the fun and momentum of a new venture kicked in and we were soon off and running.  Well, sort of. Something wasn’t quite clicking.  The idea and profit potential was there.  …

You can say what you want about this economy, but the one thing it does is reveal the truth. The truth about where you stand. When I conduct strategy sessions with business owners and managers - The first thing I do is guide them towards a clear, unbiased view of where they stand at the current time. Sometimes a company …

I start nearly every day by checking email. You may hop in the shower or choke down a breakfast bar. Some finish dressing with sock-shoe-sock-shoe. I’m a sock-sock-shoe-shoe man. Habits. We are all creatures of habit. These rituals provide consistency and comfort. They help us deal with a complex world. Customers are creatures of habit. Companies are creatures of habit …