Aiming for Audacious Growth
Committed to growing his company by 100% in two years, W. Michael Scott says his company’s goal is “audacious” but “do-able.”
Are You Prepared to Succeed in Business?
Being prepared requires strategic planning. This article suggests methods for gaining perspective regarding a company’s strengths and weaknesses in its market, in order to build on the strengths and minimize the damage of the weaknesses.
CEO Journal: Battling Time-management Challenges
To build your company, you often have to grow personally. This department tracked three entrepreneurs’ journal entries through the first half of 2003. To display the other stories, enter “ceo journal” in the keyword search blank.
For Better Presentations: Think in 3s, ‘Paint Pictures’, Wiggle Your Toes
“For Better Presentations: Think in 3s, ‘Paint Pictures’, Wiggle Your Toes” Audiences ask three questions: status quo? challenge? solution? You’re given 10 minutes to rouse the interest of a venture capitalist or sales prospect, so you talk extra fast to cover everything. Bad move.In your excitement, you may hop from point to point haphazardly. Enthusiasm can work against you if…
Do the Right Thing: Think Principles
Ethics, character and integrity will point you on the path to success — personally and professionally.
All in the Family
Keep your business thriving and home fires blazing with decision-making muscle.
Coaches Strengthen Your Performance
Professional athletes often rely on a personal coach to help them cope with competition and play to their maximum potential — a concept that’s scoring points in the business arena.
Setting an Appropriate Tone for Selling
Your bad attitude can cause sales to slide by 57%.
Disaster Recovery
Digital Library > Building and Inspiring an Organization > Risk management “Disaster Recovery” If flooding, fire, earthquake or another natural disaster struck your business, how would you bounce back? Check out "How to Survive a Catastrophe," a free guide on how to develop a catastrophe recovery plan. Send your request with a SASE to Insurance Information Institute, 110 William Street,…