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APRIL 24, 2023

Technology is commoditizing many products and services, and “easy” jobs are going away. With so much being automated and quality service and products becoming the default price of admission, how do you differentiate your business from your competition? If you’re not sure, you’re not alone.

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MARCH 18, 2024

The Price of Cross Cultural Conflict There are so many benefits to leading a cross cultural team ( better problem solving and performance are just two examples), but failing to lead intentionally can also cause serious problems including: 1. This erosion of trust undermines team cohesion and can significantly affect morale and productivity.

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OCTOBER 8, 2014

It was inspiring to get to know Nido Quebein, President of High Point University, along with his concept of Productive Failures and Unproductive Success. When you succeed at something big, was it due to the market, the price, the positioning, the long hours, the social media campaign, the right leadership, the right employees?

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

Well, after my daughter Avery finished college, she moved to Guatemala where she founded a socially conscious clothing and textile production company. They’re part of the price you pay by 5:30 in the morning at 12,500 feet. So how’d we get there? We should hike up it. What if I can’t make it?

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

All that miss-spent energy normally comes at a productivity price. Remember that Barbara is annoying, not stupid. Not for complaining, but for the other complicating factors. If Steps 1-4 still don’t work (be sure you’ve given them a chance), pay close attention to the side effects and document them.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

All that miss-spent energy normally comes at a productivity price. Remember that Barbara is annoying, not stupid. Not for complaining, but for the other complicating factors. If Steps 1-4 still don’t work (be sure you’ve given them a chance), pay close attention to the side effects and document them.

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MAY 23, 2017

They will copy your products, your prices, maybe even your marketing. Let me share one of my deepest beliefs with you: A company culture of openness, flexibility, and courage beats every sophisticated business strategy by far. Because there’s one thing you can be sure of: If you are good, your competition will copy everything.

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