Your Problem is NOT Your Customer’s Problem

Your Problem is NOT Your Customer’s Problem

I was on the phone with a trusted vendor the other day, relaying a challenge.  My company sells their line and I wanted to let them know about something that was getting in the way of us selling their brand.  From my perspective, it was a relatively simple fix (maybe...
Focus on the Mulitplier Activities

Focus on the Mulitplier Activities

I love the hustle.  I actually love the grind (interview with Jeff Haden on Grinding here).  But sometimes we can all fall back on that four letter word that actually hinders our productivity.  That four letter word is…busy. Listen to my Delivering Marketing Joy...
Talkers versus Do-ers

Talkers versus Do-ers

Most organizations, regardless of goals or organizational makeup, have lots of different types of people.  They should.  You might have:  Dreamers Planners Organizers Followers Leaders You get the idea. That diverse mix of individuals are often very important to the...
The Most Common Word

The Most Common Word

This is going to feel harsh.  The truth often does. It seems like every time I turn around I run into someone who says “I have an idea.”  Super.  Of course there is nothing inherently wrong with an idea.  An idea can most certainly be a good thing.  The...