by Chuck Kocher | Jan 10, 2013 | Business Growth, Leadership
There is an inherent danger that faces business people who aspire to greatness. And that danger is success. That may sound heretical to those of us we passionately pursue things to make ourselves and our companies better. After all, isn’t success what we’re after in...
by Chuck Kocher | Jan 7, 2013 | Execution and Productivity, Planning
I can’t think of a single successful business that achieved success without good strategic planning. That’s not to say that successful companies execute their strategic plans exactly as they’re written out. To be successful today requires that businesses be nimble and...
by Chuck Kocher | Dec 10, 2012 | Execution and Productivity, Key Ideas to Think On
There are a lot of important components that have to come together in order to build a great business. Innovation is essential. Planning is absolutely critical. You’ve got to have the right people in the right position. You need to manage your resources (financial and...
by Chuck Kocher | Dec 4, 2012 | Key Ideas to Think On, Leadership, People and Teams, Strategy Creation
There’s a great business story about a CEO giving one of his new employees a tour of the office. As they pass by one cubicle, the new employee can’t help but notice that the employee sitting in the cubicle has her feet up on the desk, her hands behind her head, and is...
by Chuck Kocher | Nov 27, 2012 | Key Ideas to Think On, Strategy
If you want to have a great company you need to have great marketing. Great marketing, however, isn’t about flashy campaigns or clever slogans. What makes your marketing great is not how many marketing awards you win, but whether or not you’re reaching the right...
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