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 16, 2013 | Business Growth, Coaching and Encouragement, Strategic Thinking, Strategy Creation
Whether we like it or not, as business leaders we’re faced with a choice: Innovate or fade into obscurity. In today’s marketplace there just isn’t much room for “me-too” companies. Companies have to reinvent their products and services constantly to meet the changing...
by Chuck Kocher | Apr 9, 2013 | People and Teams, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Strategy, Strategy Creation, Strategy Development
We all know that knowledge is power. And leaders who are in the know about what’s happening in the business environment around them are better able to adjust their plans, goals, and strategies. That’s why it’s so important to keep abreast of new developments. Maybe...
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...
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