Tell Me a Story

George Guidall is a great reader. If you like audio books, try any of the Russian masters read by George. I especially recommend “Crime and Punishment” (Audible.com for your MP3 player.)What he’s talking about here is very important to your business....

The Past Does Not Predict the Future

One of the biggest problems with many American companies is the loss of nimbleness. Corporations are so weighted by forecasts and metrics they no longer can react with agility. I believe too many business decisions are based on looking through the rear-view...

A Very Important Question

Today I want you to think about a question.At what point in your business sales process does customer service enter the picture?If I’ve just heard about your company and need information, is that “customer” service or “pre-sale”? Now I...

Attention Ford! Now’s Your Time!

I want to see Ford come out swinging as the first step toward actually rebuilding our economy.NEW YORK – Toyota dealers across the country were swamped with calls Wednesday from concerned drivers but had few answers a day after the company announced it would stop...

Let Your People Go!

Good employees won’t take a “lateral move” in lieu of more money offered by another firm. If your people are approached by recruiters bearing gifts, they’ll take them. The problem needs a better approach than changing a monthly report to a...