by Chuck Kocher | Jul 1, 2013 | Planning, Strategy, Strategy Development
It takes more than a great idea to make a great business. There are some business ideas that truly are things of wonder—but the problem is that they only work in a “one-off” situation. That may work if your business is providing custom, one-off solutions and you...
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 | Jun 3, 2013 | Execution and Productivity, Planning, Strategy Development
A lot of business leaders assume they’re not in sales. After all, it doesn’t say anything about sales on their business cards or on their CV. And the information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics certainly seems to back that up. The bureau’s research shows that...
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 | Apr 29, 2013 | Business Growth, Execution and Productivity, Leadership, Planning, Strategic Thinking
As a business leader you know you have to continually invest in your businesses. When money is tight (and when is money not tight?) that can be tough to do. The long-term downside of not investing, however, simply isn’t an option. If you don’t invest in your...
by Chuck Kocher | Apr 22, 2013 | Business Growth, People and Teams, Planning
Good communication skills are among the most valuable skills you can develop for personal or business life. Good communication skills, however, involve more than simply knowing what to say—or even how to say it. Generally, there’s a right time to say something. If you...
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