This is the question I am dealing with at the moment at work. Earning Trust A lot of time is focused on earning the client's trust by providing great service each day and listening to their needs. These aspects of trust are critical in maintaining client relationships. I believe there are a lot of people who are very good at nurturing relationships and earning client's … [Read more...]
Focus on Leadership before Marketing
I came across this article, To Be a Great Marketer, You Have to Be a Great Leader First by Jon Miller - August, 2013 This article really makes a number of great points and you will want to read it. It really serves as the basis for this article I am writing. 2015 has been a very unusual year for me. I have found myself really focusing on more than just marketing. In today's … [Read more...]
Set The Right Tone at Your Company
Too often, we hear that company culture is way too strong for people to make a difference because old rules are in place and people need to understand that company politics is the rule at most companies. I know, because I have seen it over the course of my career. Today, many GenXers like myself are working with a wide array of personalities from Baby Boomers to Millineals. … [Read more...]
Some ways I am stepping up my game in 2015
One thing I have learned throughout my career is that if I am going to be successful, I have to do things differently. This year I am really taking this concept to a new level. No - I will not be talking about resolutions...I am looking for changes in culture. In the areas of Management Looking at Worker Productivity - There are far too many distractions with the … [Read more...]
You Can’t Do It Alone
I have been spending a lot of time on this crazy phrase. It is easy to say, but it's much harder to put into action. In this article I want to look at ways that we need to bring people into the mix in order to become a more successful company. Meetings - Everyone wants to feel a part of something. It is critical that meeting time be established at all levels of a company. It … [Read more...]