Industry Insights

Krystal Parker

If culture eats strategy for breakfast, why are we still hungry?

If strategy were enough, then why are 86% of companies on the Fortune 500 in 1955 no longer in existence today?

If that didn’t get your attention, maybe this will: 52% of the Fortune 500 companies from the year 2000 are now extinct.

That’s not a typo. In less than t...

Vince Kudla

Appointment setting is an essential component of any business strategy because it aids in the generation of new leads and revenue growth, as well as improving customer retention, relationship building and growth potential. Creating a consistent cadence of customer meetings is one of the most valuable, yet underutilized retention manage...

Debra Grommons

When I became a corporate trainer many years ago, I used to joke that I enjoyed training because I liked telling people what to do. I admit that may have been at least partially true at the time. Fortunately, I learned early on that “telling isn’t training,” and I changed my professional focus from training to learning. Training emp...

Jeff Williams

March 1, 2020 was the beginning of a decade of disruption for the automotive industry.

First was the Covid-19 pandemic. Not only did the pandemic shut down retail facilities and drive shoppers online, but it also massively affected supply chains. Not the least of which was the production of microchips, along with other key manufactu...

Bradley Flowers

In the nostalgic old-school days, insurance transactions were a social affair. People would stop by the insurance office to pay their bill, chat with their agent, enjoy a cup of coffee and casually waste about 30 to 45 minutes of their time, as well as their agent's. While this traditional model of insurance agencies still exists i...

Tina Paulus-Krause

How intentional are you about your growth?

I ask this question to leaders and teams daily. Too often, leaders of teams and businesses do not have an intentional growth plan. For themselves, for their teams and even for their small businesses.

Most often I get a weird look followed by, “What do you mean?”

I ask, “Are you gro...

Tanja Samalya

In our quest to excel in every aspect of life, we often find ourselves overwhelmed. We strive to be the perfect employee, the ideal parent raising well-rounded children and the envy of others with our seemingly perfect social lives showcased on social media. However, this constant pursuit of what we believe we "should" do to achieve ...

Dave Martin

What is the focus of the productive hours of your life? Are you passionate about your job or do you simply go through the motions, waiting for the weekend? According to research, half of American workers hate what they do.

But passion is the fuel that propels men and women toward any significant measure of achievement in their chosen ...

Phil Cooke

Spring is coming and it’s time to take your creativity to the next level. So to help get you out of the winter doldrums, here are 10 important steps to give your creative thinking a shot in the arm:

1. Don’t be afraid to daydream. Neurological research indicates daydreaming is good for your overall health. Much like night dreaming, day
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