There’s no doubt about it, we are living through some very challenging times. But Desi Williamson says fear not, there are plenty of things you can do to end up on top. The motivational speaker and author of Where There’s a Will, There’s…
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Find Your Leverage Now! Sales Strategies
Everyone I’ve spoken with recently is doing something to adapt to the fluctuating economy. Some are cutting hours, some eliminating promotional expenses, some laying off or not hiring workers, and some are actually increasing their sales. Yes, I said “increasing…
Focus on True Customer Service in a Challenging Economy
Tough times require a renewed focus on customer service. You will not survive without loyal customers. It may be tempting to lower your price or fees to get a customer but you most likely will attract a customer who is…
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Making Tough Times Work for You, the Old Fashioned Way
A bus ride to town cost a nickel. Two hamburgers and a Coke at George Nichols Coney Island cost a quarter, if you had one. A new Chevrolet was about $600. A first class letter was 3 cents and you…
I Believe in Our America
It’s hard to be anywhere these days without hearing the anguished voice of uncertainty in people all around us. Everyone, it seems, is talking about the bad economy and the financial markets. Everybody, it appears, is worried at some level.…
Innovation Economics
I read an article the other day that talked about the concept of Innovation Economics. The description being the conscious practice of investing in innovation as a method for driving economic prosperity. I love how the author stated clearly that…
Technology and the Down Economy
Negative economic times generally have an interesting impact on technology tools because the resources dry up and organizations have less ability to take risks and buy new toys. So they replace this with learning how to use their current tools…
Leadership in Turbulent Times – an Interview with Howard Putnam
Turmoil in the financial markets and the threat of a recession are adding to the many challenges that healthcare finance executives must deal with. When leading during turbulent times, “Simplify, simplify, simplify,” says Howard Putnam, former CEO of Southwest Airlines…
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Financial Literacy Matters
If we really take the time to examine the core reason behind our recent economic turmoil, we can see the reality of the situation is actually quite different from what the pundits say. Most of the press coverage points the…
Rethinking: 10 Strategies for a Challenging Era
In October of 2008 our markets and institutions experienced a permanent shift. That’s twice now since the Millennium that the game has changed. On September 11, 2001 I was shocked into the awareness that not only had we experienced a…
Collaborative Selling During Tough Economic Times
Have you found that your competitors are more aggressive than they used to be? Do you have more competitors than you’ve had in the past? Does it seem that it’s harder to sell your product now than just a few…
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Emerging Stronger Through Times of Change
No doubt, we’re living in some very challenging times. Real estate prices are tumbling, gas prices are through the roof, and consumer confidence is dwindling…but fear not! We’ve been down this road before! Whether it’s overcoming the perils of the…
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