When Samsung learned that Apple was not adding any significant new features to their latest IPhone roll out, Samsung reportedly viewed it as an incredible opportunity to finally surpass Apple. So they fast-tracked their new Galaxy Note 7 smartphone for an early launch. Although the facts are sketchy, it appears that management’s decision didn’t allow for enough safety testing. The ...
Sarah was going through our 6-week FIRE in the Workplace study with a young lady she was mentoring. As the two of them reviewed the study’s thoughts on leadership, Sarah had a sobering insight. The study taught Sarah that as a leader she needed to care for her team as a shepherd would care for sheep. After reflection, Sarah realized, ...
According to Adobe, $3.07 billion of goods were sold online on Cyber Monday in 2015, breaking all previous records. According to Adobe Insights, 56 percent of people related joy or admiration to Cyber Monday, versus 40 percent for Black Friday. But how joyful are employers on Cyber Monday? Comscore, Inc.’s research reveals that 52.2% of all Cyber Monday purchases were ...
The past 2016 Olympic Games inspired Matt. He found himself lifting weights more, eating healthier, and challenging his family to various simulated, family-friendly Olympic events. The Olympics in Rio reminded Matt of the importance of being physically and mentally fit as it relates to his ability to lead others towards greatness. In Matt’s quest for “leadership gold,” he has implemented ...
Dan, an acquaintance of mine, loved giving away large sums of money, as long as he received credit for his generosity. Unfortunately, Dan acquired much of his wealth from deceptive business practices. In order to increase his profitability, and ultimately his generosity, Dan covered up the shoddy workmanship of his products with attractive packaging. Many of his customers suffered significant ...
Former CEO of United Van Lines, Rich McClure, shared at one of our events that he was talking with some people near his assistant’s desk one day. After their departure, Rich’s assistant said to him, “People can tell when you’re authentic and when you’re not.” This was very convicting to Rich, because she was right. He had just put on ...
Tim Weinhold, Director of Faith and Business for Eventide Funds, recently wrote about the growing disparity between the rich and the poor. Not only has the world’s wealth become concentrated to just a few individuals, the middle class’ net worth has declined 25% from 1983 to 2013, during record economic growth and corporate profits. Weinhold’s research points to the 1980s ...
Tim Weinhold, Director of Faith and Business for Eventide Funds, penned a well-researched article about the growing disparity between the rich and the poor. He discovered that, The 62 wealthiest individuals now own as much as the bottom half of the world's population combined -- 3.6 billion people. And the top 1% now owns more than the remaining 99% combined. ...
In my book, “Unconventional Business,” I offered up seven questions from marketing guru, Seth Godin, that may help you shape your marketing plan. The second question is, “What are you selling?” My wife, Kathy, can be impatient with telemarketers. On a number of occasions, I’ve heard a telemarketer start with small talk when Kathy will stop them and ask, “What ...
In my book, “Unconventional Business,” I highlight four marketing challenges that many of us face in the marketplace in trying to do marketing with truth and love. The third challenge is “Purity.” The “Correct Craft” boat company realized that many of their competitors advertised their boats with sexy ads, but God led them to take a different direction. For the ...
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