Happy Friday
- by back2
- February 28, 2020
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Happy Friday Everyone! Hopefully, this short video helps you smile as you wind down your work week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHX2mvFVQMs&list=PLADD7F901AA5863B2&index=4
[ Read More ]Assess – Decide – Act
- by back2
- September 26, 2019
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“Champions are brilliant at the basics.” - John Wooden With the rapid advancement of technology, many apps and new approaches to marketing are constantly at our disposal, and as a business owner or company executive, we can easily become overwhelmed by the variety of tools available. Assess-Decide-Act New tools come online and create new learning curves, and with new learning curves come lost opportunities while trying to learn the new tools and systems. If you don't know much about John...
[ Read More ]Forged by the Sea: The Beginnings of Paul Sperry
- by back2
- May 17, 2019
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The United States Navy debuted a slogan in 2017 to resonate with sailors and “capture the essence” of their service to our nation. Little did they know “Forged by the Sea” described one sailor’s business success as well. Among many things, the United States Armed Forces is known for creating familial connections and brotherhood. It’s also known for its professional and foundational starting point for American business leaders. The American inventor of Sperry Topsiders, Paul Sperry, a prior Reserve Navy...
[ Read More ]George Washington: Why We Celebrate Him Today
- by back2
- February 16, 2019
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General George Washington's army marching to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, 1777 We all know George Washington was the first president of the United States, but many don’t know why. History remembers Washington favorably because of how key his leadership was during the revolutionary war - specifically his character, presence and steadfast commitment to the cause. These traits are what made him so different and is what paved the way for him becoming one of the most memorable men in the history...
[ Read More ]The Value of Moral Courage
- by back2
- January 22, 2019
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On a day of respect for one of America's most influential leaders, it's important to take Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s courageous words into action. Moral courage is an important trait for leaders to have - especially in our businesses. "The time is always right to do what is right." Getting ahead, whether it be monetarily or in competition, is one major way we see moral codes jeopardized. When aspiring to the top of your field, whether it be recruiting...
[ Read More ]Leadership Development
- by back2
- February 22, 2017
- Leadership
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Leadership Development is Essential I love traveling and picking up copies of Harvard Business Review and INC Magazine to read while flying. HBR provides tremendous case studies of so many topics that business leaders can learn from and INC is great at providing those reads that are a little different. While I love both periodicals, INC seems to be the one that gets my juices flowing with creativity and thinking outside the box. With a subject like Leadership Development ,...
[ Read More ]Management Consulting – Goes Beyond Just Giving Advice
- by r2b2
- September 30, 2016
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What does a Management Consulting firm do? Chances are, every time you ask someone what their idea of what a consultant does, you might get a different answer. However, no matter how many different thought's you hear, you'll probably hear many of those people say hiring a management consulting firm or individual management consultant just isn't worth the fees they were paid. While I've seen many good consultants, I've also seen many bad ones as well but no matter how good...
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