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9 Lessons from Henry Ford’s $5 Day Decision

Leading Blog

He simplified the design and construction of the automobile, narrowed the choices available (“any color you want, so long as it’s black”) and marketed it toward what we would today call the “down market.” That’s why Fortune ’s editors named it as the ultimate in their 2012 book The Greatest Business Decisions of All Time.

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Culture Counts

Leading Blog

But far more important than heroic reputations are the values these captains of industry personified and instilled within their organizations. Michigan), is president of Eich Associated , a marketing and public relations consulting firm.

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Someone = Us!

Mills Scofield

Perhaps innovators and entrepreneurs aren’t more risk-o-philic, they just define risk differently – not following one’s passion and purpose is a greater risk than financial or reputational security. Khalil is preparing for a 2012 Fall launch. Perhaps this is a basis for Rebellious Optimism. Stewardship & Optimism.

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20 Interesting Behaviors of Strategy Tourist

Strategy Driven

I believe the behavior of strategy tourists offer us a very useful career guide. Get a consultant on board, preferable a firm with a good reputation, and launch a new strategy. Compromise over the important company issues, but dig in and fight forever over smaller topics that are important for you and your career.

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How have you progressed since the third grade?

Strategy Driven

And how important are those skills to your sales success, your business success, your social media success, and your career success? The reason I’m harping on speaking and writing is because they are the foundation of the two most important elements of your success: image and reputation. Everyone wants to have a great reputation.

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How to Get SQF Certified: The Only Guide You Need to Read

Strategy Driven

That’s according to the latest data from the Census Bureau’s economic census in 2012. To Broaden Your Market Reach. This step entails contacting a reputable SQF certification body to get details of the certification audit and get quotes. Getting Quotes from SQF Certification Bodies. Conduct a Pre-Assessment.

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Replacing the cold call with: ANYTHING!

Strategy Driven

I am a living example of what writing can do to change a career. CEOs want to create great reputations, keep customers loyal, keep employees loyal, have no problems, maintain safety, and make a profit. Which one builds your reputation? What better way to gain respect, cosmic debt, word-of-mouth advertising, and reputation?