Collateral Damage

There is no equity that stems from corporate buyouts. Some sail into the sunset with bags of gold, a few lose their jobs, and others struggle to adjust to the new normal. The more difficult stories are about the ones that fight to survive in a … [Read more...]

Keep Moving

Saw an interesting quote on a student presentation, that resonated with me — “No one ever won a race by standing still”. My interpretation is uniquely personal — Keep Moving. Define your goals; begin to whittle from your bucket list; create … [Read more...]

Focal Point

Optimize the customer experience. Innovate around the customer experience. Invest in the customer experience. Gear your entire business to focus on maximizing the quality of the customer experience. Everything else is a waste of time, and money. … [Read more...]

From the Archives — August 2016

The following post is from the blog archives from a year ago (originally published on August 17, 2016 http://www.5oclockreflections.com/plan-with-purpose-2/). Action without planning is a little bit like throwing mud against a wall. Eventually … [Read more...]