Remote teams are often hailed as an embodiment of employee freedom and enabler of creativity and work-life balance. However, to be successful, they must have strong guidance to unite around KPIs, shared goals, and deliverable expectations. Without it, projects face tons…
Working longer hours does not make you more productive. Instead, working hard – being focused and efficient – is the accurate measure of productivity and what ultimately enables people to achieve their goals. Understanding the difference between working long hours…
Having a human scheduling appointments on your behalf sets you apart from the crowd more than ever in a world of web-published calendars and do-it-all mobile devices Technology-powered tools now available for scheduling are amazing: Web apps like 10to8 and Calendly provide slick functionality…
Giving your clients gifts during the holidays is a great way to show your appreciation for the successful work you did throughout the year. To leave a lasting impression, you have to think beyond ordinary presents like gourmet baskets and…
As a vendor, getting invited to a client’s internal planning session doesn’t happen easily. It’s a function of having built a strong, trusting, and collaborative working relationship where clients feel as though you are part of their family. In this…
As any entrepreneur knows, one of the biggest challenges in scaling your business is trying to hold onto the culture that enabled your company to take off. Whether your aggressive growth trajectory is driven by investor demands, the need to…
Sophists around Washington are now seeking to revive historically discredited notions of economic nationalism. “We reject the ideology of globalism,” our president told the United Nations General Assembly last month, “and we embrace the doctrine of patriotism.” Branding either globalization…
Typically, when business people think about continuous improvement, implementing lean, six sigma, kaizen, and other methodologies come to mind. Those standard practices send the message that continuous improvement is solely for teams and organizations. However, you can and should apply…
Are you too in the weeds? Imagine you have front-row seats to the orchestra. The director walks on stage, greets the audience, bows, and then sits down in the brass section. Wait! Can he both play the trombone and direct…
If you’re a growing business preparing to purchase your first CRM, choosing the one that is right for you can be a daunting process. With so many alternatives out there, it’s challenging just figuring out where to begin let alone…
