Productive Leaders
Finding people to do business with is like dating. You spend a lot of time exploring options. You get referrals, you look online, and you go to events where others are, ostensibly, looking to make a connection with you. Then you try them out. A date, as it were…
In Wicked, the musical, the Wicked Witch laments that no good deed goes unpunished. (If you haven’t seen it, Wicked is fabulous, and I promise not to ruin the story.) She isn’t the first to be upset when she does the Right Thing and her actions are portrayed another way. Her frustration is shared by many people in business.
What do you want to be when you grow up? What are you going to do to change the world? How are you pushing other people forward? What does success look like to you? These are not New Year’s resolutions; these are life resolutions. Sometimes we resign ourselves…
Did you know that fashion trends mirror the economy? The economy is showing signs of new life, and that optimism that is reflected in spring fashions. The stock market is coming back to life, the Consumer Price Index rose by 0.4% during each of the past two months (the largest back to back increases in two years) and…
People return to restaurants, grocery stores, gyms and even churches because that establishment fills a particular need for their patrons, who enjoy a variety of choices. Valentine’s Day reminds us to reaffirm not only our level of commitment to that special…
In September, Congress passed the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. This is by no way a comprehensive profile of this complicated act, however this does highlight a few items that you might want to be aware of. Some of the business provisions I found interesting are: 1. In 2011, landlords…
Every relationship has a life cycle. When you are really lucky, that life cycle lasts forever. However, some life cycle end before we are ready to let them go. A business life cycle is like any other relationship in terms of supporting and enhancing those involved…
Simple Tips for a Wealthier 2011 Kick off the New Year by making a viable spending plan. Make a commitment to manage your finances. A savings and spending plan, whether for home or for business, is an integral part of how you manage your home and...
New Year’s Eve is a time for me to make my list of lists that I post on my white board in my office. My 2011 lists are for a variety of purposes; business and personal growth, thoughts, ideas, resolutions, and random To-Do items…
April Peterson