Yes, you heard correctly. REI’s CEO, Jerry Stritzke announced that they will be closing their 143 stores and paying their employees to head outside! So, what do you think? Why every other retailer is fighting for customers to come into their stores on Black Friday (some even opening on Thanksgiving) by offering deep discounts and […]
In the living world of business, capturing somebody’s attention is difficult when you are competing with so much other noise, but to keep them engaged for another 30 seconds while you get your point across…well that takes skill! Take a look around you and how fast the world is spinning around you. Take note of […]
In the last few years, there has been a profound change in customer’s behavior and buying patterns. Today’s buyers are educated and enabled by the internet to research and compare real time prices and reviews of your products and services. They have in essence, taken control of the sales process. In fact, in most industries, […]
The strategic planning process is the single most important event your leadership team can take on each year. But the strategic planning process isn’t a single, one time event. It is a fluid process that requires commitment, dedication and consistent review. So make strategic planning a habit within your organizations. Something that is critical to […]
Have you ever sat in a poorly run meeting where it feels that nothing was accomplished? And because of these poor meetings, everyone runs for the hills with all the excuses when somebody wants to “hold a meeting”. Believe it our not, there are well structured and effective meetings in corporate america, you can read […]
Today is a day of pure joy and peace. I am sitting in my beautiful garden and the temperature is 72 degrees with a nice, gentle wind and I am at complete peace. I have been working on two very exciting projects and one is getting very close to launching and I am going to […]