When you think technology innovation, do you think Detroit? What needs to happen to help transform Detroit into a technology juggernaut? I believe we are going to continue to see Detroit become a rising star in technology. Today, it’s a soft trend, but one that could transform the world over the…
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How Do You Create a Better Future for Your Life?
If you’re not interested in creating a better future for yourself, you can pass on this week’s blog. If you don’t think it would be helpful to better understand your future, just walk. Leave now before it’s too late. This week we begin talking about how you can create a…
Continue Reading....Sales Leaders, Can You Sell the Future, Today?
Why is it every entrepreneur I talk with has a billion-dollar idea? I’ve spent the last 30 plus years working with entrepreneurs who have built an incredible record of long term success in their markets. They all sell the future of business.
Continue Reading....What Can the Dalai Lama Teach Leaders About Compassion?
I make a living helping organizations plan for their future. I started my career as a marketing strategist. I was responsible for helping my sales and marketing teams better understand what might happen and when lucky, extremely lucky, I would be given a chance to help create the future for…
Continue Reading....Is Your Organization Ready for Smarter Sales Leaders?
What are the critical elements to great sales leadership? So many people I talk with tell me things are changing for them as sales leaders. The increasing complexity of doing business, global competition, and a limited group of talented professionals to choose from are changing the role of sales leaders. …
Continue Reading....Are you using your influence to impact others?
Are you building a successful leadership brand? How do you take what you’ve learned about influence in your career and use it as a platform for future growth and promotion? I’ve found most successful leaders take their individual influence and begin moving to impact.
Continue Reading....Can Warren Buffett Help You Build A Great Business?
I’m at IBM’s World of Watson conference this week, talking with leaders and technology professionals about Financial Planning and Analysis. You can see my thoughts and presentation here. I will be back next week to share what I’ve learned to help you grow a more successful business. Until then I…
Continue Reading....How Serving Entrepreneurs Build a Better Business!
Who do you serve with your business? Serving entrepreneurs have a different view of the world. They tend to see a better world then create businesses that help them bring their dreams into reality.
Continue Reading....How Do You Evaluate Your Next Great CFO?
The CFO is a critical member of your leadership team. Today we see many financial executives moving towards retirement. The next generation requires different skills than CFOs of the past. A large portion of the next generation of CFOs’ increasing responsibilities involve them increasing their organizations’ growth and profitability.
Continue Reading....How can an old dog learn new technologies?
The number one skill I find among my most successful clients and partners is they are all great at dealing with change. There are only three constants we have to deal with as people; death, taxes, and change. I have clients who are trying to change the rules on death and…
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