Live your own life, not someone else’s. Customize your life. You have the power to do that. Most people who don’t feel they have that option would be shocked that you don’t choose to take advantage of it. Do This Now I can hear you laughing when I say that our industry is stable … Continued
I have seen more than one organization head into a new year with a comprehensive targeted annual plan but then – once the first quarter starts – forget it completely and just start reacting to whatever’s right in front of them. It’s like one of those amnesia movies where the protagonist wakes up and fails … Continued
Michael Jordan and Tom Brady had coaches. The CEO of Ford has a coach – I’ve met him (the coach, not the CEO!). However successful you’ve been, and no matter how talented you are, coaching will bring out even more from you. So, who coaches you? And who coaches the people inside your successful multi-unit … Continued
Well, Q3 was a disappointment; we all know that. However, most of my clients did OK – because we have correctly managed the brand and value proposition and kept costs in line. But brands that entered Q3 in a weaker position struggled on flat sales or worse. Now that Q4 has started, I’m excited, not … Continued