Can Your Business Thrive with the People You Have?

A business is only as good as its people.I could end this post right there.Having worked with a lot of businesses and government entities, I know an organization can only do as well as the people working there will let it. Yes. Management sets the vision and the tone....

Sync, Rhythm and… Blues?

Oscillation. To oscillate. To swing backward and forward like a pendulum.In business, you can say we’re all swingers, right? Actually, we all have a tone and rhythm.Tone is sort of like mood. It’s akin to tenor. You could throw style in the mix. So then,...

CEO Politicians

California proclaimed its primary a great victory for women. Actually, it’s the primary of the CEO.Nothing new about that in California. The state has had many successful CEOs run for office–mostly unsuccessfully.But before falling for the line about...

Something BP CAN Do About Their Spill Now

BP made a boo boo in the Gulf of Mexico. The boo boo is going to possibly do irreversible damage to the oceans. We know the oil is mixing with the sea water in concentrations we can measure but not see. We know the oil has reached land and is mixing into the mud of...

Don’t Waste Your Time With Surveys

I read a blog post this morning by a marketer I respect. The basic premise is that surveys are of value. Michael then gives tips on conducting surveys.I have to say that I disagree on this one.Surveys, especially voluntary surveys are of little value.First the...