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First, Coffee. Then, Willpower The Keys to My Productivity - Blog Dolly Parton and the Japanese have something in common.
According to Kaizen, the keys to productivity are:
1. Teamwork
2. Personal discipline
3. Improved morale
4. Quality Circles
5. Suggestions for improvement Read More

There is a gap between where you are and where you want to be. Closing that gap means change, and only you can close that gap. Read More

Many business owners mistakenly believe that anyone and evderyone can sell. While this may be true, the essential compoment is ensuring that people are selling in the appropriate type of sales environment. Read More

Here is a look at the predictions I made for 2010 at the end of 2009 so you can see how I did. Of the ten identified trends, I gave myself 4 As, 4 Bs, 1Cs, and a D, for an overall GPA of 3.1.
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As we launch into the new year, here are the top 11 trends that entrepreneurs need to be aware of, think about, and for which we should all prepare. Read More

Anyone looking at solutions that are deficient in one or more of these areas is setting their programs up for inevitable self-limitation. Here are some key questions that deserve to be asked and answered by anyone looking at mobile for their brand. (I’ve also included some suggestions for why these Read More

If you have community, you have a lot. This is even true when it comes to your blog. There is no better feeling than building a growing and interactive community of readers on your site. But…do you have them? Read More

In businesses, tradition is commonly tied to special employee events. But it can also serve as a benchmark for how you want your firm to be unique. Read More

If you are an entrepreneur, this is a good time to take stock of where you are at, and prepare for success in the coming year. Here are some things you can do now to make sure you start the year out right for your business. Read More

These are 11 areas of addressable interactive marketing that I will be monitoring, in which I will be expanding my knowledge, and creating strategic plans for in the coming year. These 11 trends are essentially my crib notes for 2011. And if you think I’m wrong, remember these are not predictions, Read More