Business Planner 2019

Compete by assessing your recruits

October 16, 2018By
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People tend to feel strongly about issues that are relevant or personally meaningful to them, their lives and their unique circumstances. When appropriately channeled, these feelings can be inspirational and motivational to others. In the workplace, though, a person’s promotion and manifestation of strongly held beliefs can alienate other team members and cause friction. This tension is what Hayden McLaughlin... read more

Compete by mining your financials

October 16, 2018By
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How can average companies compete against large companies and lowballers? That’s the question. Here’s the short answer: They can’t. Average companies are just that—they’re average. Middle of the pack. Not special. Neither good nor bad. Just average. Polls have shown that in America, the majority of people consider themselves above average—a mathematical impossibility. If you are average, then competition will... read more