Max Palmer — November 14, 2019 We often look at every billionaire and write their success off to luck or natural ability. It is a huge fallacy to commit this type of thought, though, and, it is actually detrimental you. Making excuses for others’ success gives us a reason not to work hard. It is … Continue reading 6 Habits Almost Every Billionaire Formed Before They Became Famous
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Understanding the Value of an Executive Succession Plan
Darleen DeRosa — October 27, 2019 Follow @onpoint_llc Selecting the right person for an executive leadership role is one of the most difficult tasks an organization faces. If the candidate is not a good fit for any number of reasons, such as lacking key skills or not aligning with the company’s culture, their tenure is … Continue reading Understanding the Value of an Executive Succession Plan
The Subtle Art of Delay: Why Waiting Is the Difference Between Success and Failure
Mayo Oshin — October 2, 2019 Follow @mayowaoshin Shortly after midnight on September 26, 1983, the world nearly came to an end. A few hours earlier, Stanislav Petrov—a lieutenant colonel in the Soviet Air Defense Forces—began his shift as the duty officer at Serpukhov-15, a secret command center near Moscow where the Soviet military monitored … Continue reading The Subtle Art of Delay: Why Waiting Is the Difference Between Success and Failure
Living the Dream is Not Just a Cliche
Colleen McKenna — March 5, 2019 Follow @Colleen_Intero — March 5, 2019 I have a client or two that always answer the question, “How are you?” with one of my favorite answers, “Living the dream.” Are they? I think they may be. Are you? Have you thought about that lately? And, crazier, do your peers, … Continue reading Living the Dream is Not Just a Cliche
The Success Story of Elf on the Shelf
Rachel Pillow — December 22, 2018 — December 22, 2018 Pamjpat / Pixabay Have you ever seen a surprisingly simple product do exceptionally well and thought, “Why didn’t I think of that?” or “How did that brand become so successful?” I recently found myself asking those same questions about the Elf on the Shelf phenomenon. … Continue reading The Success Story of Elf on the Shelf
I Played Nice With My Enemy and Found My Biggest Success Along the Way
Roy Morejon — August 21, 2018 Follow @RoyMorejon — August 21, 2018 sasint / Pixabay When most people think about enemies in business, they tend to focus on their competitors. After all, these individuals are chasing after your potential customers, trying to undercut you on price, and emulating your best practices that you’ve worked for … Continue reading I Played Nice With My Enemy and Found My Biggest Success Along the Way
How Richard Baker Put “The Chemists” Back Into Boots
Stuart Cross — December 12, 2017 Follow @stuart_cross — December 12, 2017 As part of my research for my latest book, First & Fast, I interviewed Richard Baker, the Chairman of Whitbread plc. I had worked with Richard when he was the CEO of Boots and during our conversation Richard emphasized the importance of establishing … Continue reading How Richard Baker Put “The Chemists” Back Into Boots
Avoiding Failure: Learning from a Turnaround Success
Jim Fisher — October 11, 2017 — October 11, 2017 ZEAREA / Pixabay My experiences with business turnarounds—one successful and one not?have added to my more general understanding of what it takes to create positive change in the real world. The elements of turnarounds can be more extreme and challenging versions of what’s required to … Continue reading Avoiding Failure: Learning from a Turnaround Success
5+ Habits of Successful People You Can Try Today
Amy Huges — June 19, 2017 — June 19, 2017 Unsplash / Pixabay The foundation of success is a set routine and rituals that are done every day. Successful people do not get up at random times in the morning, not knowing what the goals for the day are. If you are trying to get … Continue reading 5+ Habits of Successful People You Can Try Today
3 Proven Ways to Get Customers to Say, “Yes!” to a Success Story
Rachel Foster — June 12, 2017 Follow @CopywriterTO— June 12, 2017 Creating case studies should be at the top of your “to-do” list if you need content that turns B2B leads into customers. According to a Content Marketing Institute study, B2B marketers called customer testimonials and case studies the most effective type of content. Meanwhile, … Continue reading 3 Proven Ways to Get Customers to Say, “Yes!” to a Success Story
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