by Chuck Kocher | Jul 8, 2013 | Coaching and Encouragement, Key Ideas to Think On, Planning
Some companies think and talk a lot about their “corporate culture.” Entrepreneurial companies in particular are known for creating environments conducive to creativity and pushing the boundaries. Too often, however, what they focus on are the external trappings. Sure...
by Chuck Kocher | Jun 17, 2013 | Key Ideas to Think On, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Strategy
I’ve talked about innovation in this blog before. And you know what? I’ll probably do it again! That’s because innovation isn’t some one-time activity you engage in and then stick on your shelf. Innovation is a mindset you develop that filters through everything your...
by Chuck Kocher | May 20, 2013 | Key Ideas to Think On, Planning, Strategic Thinking
Have you ever noticed how a lot of college sports teams have fierce-sounding names? There are the Rainbow Warriors from Hawaii. The University of Florida has the Gators. Penn State is home to the Nittany Lions. Iowa State boasts the Cyclones. The Badgers represent...
by Chuck Kocher | Mar 25, 2013 | Key Ideas to Think On, Strategic Thinking, Strategy
You’ve probably noticed that it’s a pretty competitive business environment out there. And unless you’re really unusual, you probably don’t have people lined up outside your door begging to do business with you. There are, however, businesses out there that seem to...
by Chuck Kocher | Feb 26, 2013 | Execution and Productivity, Key Ideas to Think On, Strategy, Strategy Creation
Individuals who are serious about building a great company know they importance of good planning. They know it’s critical to have realistic, measurable goals that drive specific activity. They also know that they can’t just make a plan once and then put it in a file...
by Chuck Kocher | Feb 19, 2013 | Business Growth, Key Ideas to Think On
A few weeks ago there was a fairly significant announcement from the United States Postal Service (USPS). In an effort to right their financial ship and stave off extinction, the USPS released the news that, beginning in August, they would no longer offer Saturday...
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