Excerpted from the book on mindful business management, Business Black Belt What have you done for your customers lately? As your business picks up momentum, it also picks up problems and you get further away from your customers. If sales drop, you’re in trouble. We always see a fall-off in sales and cash flow when…
Excerpted from the book on mindful business management, Business Black Belt Never give an order that can be understood. Always give an order that can never be misunderstood. ~ Douglas MacArthur, W.W.II General Why can’t people follow directions? Your clients and boss are your customers — listening to them and giving them exactly what they…
By hiring someone because he or she is your friend, you can really paint yourself into a corner — here are a few ideas to consider if you are thinking of hiring one.
Excerpted from the book on enlightened business, Business Black Belt “Come to the edge,” he said. “We are afraid,” they said. “Come to the edge,” he said. They came… He pushed them …and they flew. Here’s a possible way to think of your business structure, regardless of the structure you actually have, and have what…
Excerpted from the book on enlightened business, Business Black Belt You better know where you’re going because sooner or later, you could be out in front. How will you lead your business and how will your business lead your industry? There are thousands of books on leadership—and few of them seem to agree on what…