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Forget pseudo company visions like: "We want to become the No1 and double our sales!" This is not working.

A true vision shows that the entrepreneur strives to solve a meaningful problem. It is not about money! What problem is your company solving to make the world a better place? Read More

Listening to podcast or audio versions of books is particularly relaxing for me while traveling by car. I have almost stopped getting speeding tickets.

Learn here how you can be more productive by listening to podcasts and audio. Read More

As an entrepreneur, you must always be clear-headed and maintain a bird’s eye perspective. It is crucial that you focus on the right tasks!

The key question on success and growing your company is: With what kind of tasks do you spend most of your time? Read More

The problem of performance based payments: If an employee has a variable income portion, every objective discussion becomes also an income negotiation.

People want to be treated fairly and paid fairly. Especially in a small company, you do not need a complicated compensation scheme for this. Al Read More

Many companies place politics and pecking order ahead of purpose. But keep in mind: No person can externally instill purpose into another!

A CEO cannot use a company vision to instill purpose. He can only attempt to inspire the employees into backing the corporate vision. Read More

Are you a business leader and process more than 100 e-mails on daily basis? Then you are making a mistake!

Your e-mail habits reveal whether you are truly a leader or simply an overburdened micro manager. Learn here how to overcome the e-mail trap! Read More

The majority of employees consider their boss to be a poor listener. This is tragic. It undermines employee motivation.

Read here why managers have such a hard time listening actively. Find out how 6 tips help you to become a better listener. Read More

Branding is just for the big dogs, but not for us!
Nonsense! Especially as a small business you need a good brand!

Read here what that means for perception and customer trust… Read More

As an entrepreneur or general manager you impact the employee motivation and commitment in your company – but in ways other than what you may think... Read More

How are you different from your competition?
Please do not respond with: “By having better quality!”

Forget about it.You can not really be different with just lower prices or better quality.
Read here what you need to do... Read More