by Chuck Kocher | Oct 22, 2013 | Coaching and Encouragement, Great Entrepreneurs, Key Ideas to Think On, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Strategy, Strategy Creation
In the entertainment industry, people talk about “The X-Factor.” Some in the industry refer to it as the “It-factor.” TV-mogul, Simon Cowell built a whole reality TV series around the search for people who have “The X-Factor.” In entertainment, it’s a kind of...
by Chuck Kocher | Sep 3, 2013 | Great Entrepreneurs, Key Ideas to Think On, Strategy Creation
One of the most common character traits that successful entrepreneurs have is that they are creative. That doesn’t mean successful people necessarily have a talent for painting, drawing, designing, writing, or any of the other things we often associate with...
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 | 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 | 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...
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