Coming up with great ideas is a good thing. Killing those ideas before we give them the opportunity to develop is the bane of the creative process. Innovation sometimes stems from the commitment to continuous improvement. It may be to improve company … [Read more...]
It’s a Dog’s Life?
I had three sets of eager eyes track my every move while I fried eggs for breakfast this morning. In retrospect, they were less concerned with my efforts, more hoping that I would spill my breakfast on the floor. My dogs — yes, all three of them — … [Read more...]
See beyond the $
Why do overzealous sales people make a beeline for you as soon as you enter a furniture store? I respect that they work on commission — but there are advantages to being subtle and giving customers some space and time to process their choices. The … [Read more...]
Broken Windows
I fundamentally love the premise of the book "Broken Windows, Broken Business". How you take care of your business, your facilities and your people is a direct reflection of how you take care of your customers. What a simple, yet novel idea! We … [Read more...]