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Six Lessons from The Wrecking Crew: How to make yourself indispensable

Aug 11, 2015 | business strategy

The backbeat of the vast majority of the hits you hear from the 1960s-70s were played by a group of about 20 musicians who you’ve probably never heard of. They became known as The Wrecking Crew. A new documentary entitled “The Wrecking Crew” is out this year, and it features interviews with key members of this group of elite musicians. As I listened to them share their stories and phenomenal success, I realized that any business professional today could learn a lot from the ways they truly cornered their market.

Can golf’s demise inspire business leaders?

Jul 28, 2015 | business strategy

When we think about the need to embrace change in business to keep pace with competitors and consumer tastes we don’t always have the chance to see how this type of change might apply to the world of sports. On HBO’s Real Sports, Bryant Gumbel examined the future of golf.

Wait…what?

Jul 14, 2015 | Communication

The importance of not only hearing each other, but of actively listening – focusing, and accurately interpreting messages – in a work environment is vital, especially when communicating between management and employees.

Feeling Entitled? – It’s the surest way to NOT get the promotion you want!

Jul 7, 2015 | Career Development

What stands in the way of you getting that next job promotion you want so badly? Is it your experience? Your education? Your timing? All these factors certainly play a role, but the biggest obstacle is carrying around a sense of entitlement!

Communicating Your Strategic Plan to Employees

Jun 23, 2015 | Communication

A robust strategic plan should have focus and clarity around company strategy, vision, mission, goals and tactics. To elevate employee engagement and participation, a communication plan needs to provide a simple, straightforward description of the plan and overarching goals that every employee and team can align to. Once your strategic plan is completed, the next step will be to effectively communicate it to employees.