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Avoid controversy, maintain a high likeability factor, consistently and proactively engage your customers, be a business of character that engenders trust and confidence with your target market(s), produce a quality product or service at a competitive price point, and provide great customer service. MORE
It used to be that there were certain industries you could rely upon to be easy to break into. You need to be the best at what you do to get the job you want. Not only that, you need to stay ahead of innovative ways of working. MORE
Internships can be a valuable stepping stone for college students to start on their career path. But when it comes to deciding where to intern, students must consider where they’ll gain the most experience. That means you have to market yourself. MORE
– How to Create and Implement a Knowledge Transfer Program, part 1 Posted by Ken Ball and Gina Gotsill on November 10, 2010 · 2 Comments The clock is ticking: next year, in 2011, the oldest of the 76 million Baby Boomers turn 65. What’s a manager or executive to do? MORE
Guest post by Dr. Dawn Graham : Spring cleaning, New Year’s resolutions, summer vacations, back to school—these days, everything has a season. But what about career management? It’s no secret that today’s professionals need to take charge of their own growth and development. MORE
Understanding how to leverage the influence factor can make a defining difference in your ability to drive change, build cohesive teams, and to successfully implement strategic vision. As a leader your “Influence Quotient” is the IQ you need to pay attention to. MORE
A market that wants a great product (Product-Market Fit). A great distribution plan to sell it. A well formulated Go-To-Market Strategy. In a perfect launch, all of these components are vital to a successful launch. These are exceptions, to be sure. MORE
Today’s most competitive marketplace isn’t technology but talent. The challenge of attracting and retaining talent is particularly acute for marketers. In this new world, the best marketers exhibit five superpowers – each of which requires new types of talent. MORE
In every industry, digital technologies are transforming the status quo. Now we have evidence that they are also bringing us closer to workplace equality. Digital fluency is helping to level the playing field between men and women at work. MORE
Some 80% of government contracts are never put up for bid, and if a contract is under a certain dollar amount, government agencies are under no obligation to issue a bid notice. What does this mean for the average small business seeking to do business with the DoD and other federal agencies? MORE
Long gone are the days of fancy creamy vanilla paper as the go-to standard. So ditch the old-school approach and leverage the latest technology to make your resume pop. 5 Ways to Make Your Resume Pop. Define what makes you stand out as the go-to candidate. MORE
Those of you familiar with this blog know that I’m generally a strong marketing advocate. That said, my typical pro-marketing position assumes that certain key fundamentals are in place to insure that the lunatics don’t somehow become in charge of the asylum. MORE
As a marketing leader, your new normal doesn’t necessarily look entirely like traditional “marketing”. To be competitive, the modern marketer possesses a different set of skills and experiences when it comes to data and analytics (not simply metrics). MORE
I (David) first met Ilja when we both happened to be visiting Manhattan. As an expert in change and change management, Ilja embodies his message with an energetic, upbeat, and positive response to whatever comes his way. What does all that mean to your jobs as a leader? MORE
The numbers reveal a vicious cycle where businesses try to boost profits by cutting labor costs. They also provide more than double the market average in training time for entry-level employees, and offer clear paths for advancement into management. How do they do it? MORE
45 Career Advice Experts Share Their Blueprint for Career Success (Plus Leaderboard) Does your career seem to be a struggle at times? Why is the world appear to be so topsy-turvy? Click "READ MORE" to learn from the career advice of the experts. MORE
It’s normal to underperform on occasion. After all, everyone has an off quarter — or even an off year — from time to time. You need to have a conversation with your manager sooner rather than later. How should you position the news? MORE
It’s important to find a job that feels like the right fit. Any job is going to be challenging and exhausting, at times, but that doesn’t mean you should go for a role that you hate. The key is to focus on your preferences as well as your academic ability or experience. MORE
Unfortunately, the younger demographic has a highly defined set of generational workplace preferences that may make it hard for some companies to tap into their labor. If yours is one of them, here are four things you can do to start drawing in more of that promising new talent now. Invest in Technology. It may be hard to predict exactly what jobs will be in demand in the future, but it’s a safe bet that they will involve high levels of technology. MORE
We all know the common and famous careers out there. Did you know there are many great career paths that are ‘hidden’ from the normal news mainstream? The average salary for a welding engineer is $48K to $101K. Decent career path to management or senior tech. MORE
Here are five smart charitable giving strategies to keep in mind: 1. The same documentation rules above apply to furniture but items over $500 will require an assessment and filing IRS form 8283. Stock-it to them! MORE
For the largest companies, this number rises to 94 percent. Inability to overcome these internal factors will cause two out of every three companies to stall out, be acquired or disappear within the next 15 years. Your To-Do-List Effectiveness? MORE
A great idea may not be enough to build a great business. Whether you have invented an amazing new technology or product, you could still fail. You have a book that teaches creativity, one that teaches how to test and validate those ideas, and now this one which is unique. MORE
Teams have also played a central role in my life by ensuring that I received the support needed to achieve two cherished goals: leading sales organizations at several of the nation’s largest technology firms and climbing the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. I observed how they motivated and inspired their teams to achieve something ambitious and meaningful. And then I put those lessons to work in my own business and climbing careers. MORE
The same principles apply to e-marketing: before rolling out a campaign to a large audience, test it on a small one. Here’s how: Search and Research Examine your existing clients and see how that translates into potential prospects. How do their average orders vary? MORE
In the course of my years partnering with web developer and SEO specialist Sagapixel, I’ve learned a lot about how to market my firm. What Are the “Four P’s” of Marketing? First, I learned about the 4 P’s of Marketing—Product, Price, Place, and Promotion. MORE
Meticulously designed marketing campaigns are a relic. As research on disruption and market transitions suggests, you’re better off these days if you can quickly identify and adapt to changes in your environment. The same rule applies to scope. MORE
We’re attracted to them. Like moths to a flame. We want to get our Shiny Object and place it into our ‘Shiny Object Repository’ The Shiny Object can take many forms: A new position. A new tool (especially technology). How do you acknowledge them? MORE
Susan Spencer Talks Cash Flow in 5-Part Women on Business Video Series I’m very happy to announce the new WomenOnBusiness.com YouTube channel. MORE
home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 The Best Way To Grow Your Business & Career. So they just stop and talk to no one. MORE
home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 Are We Experiencing A Technology Tsunami? I use my iPhone and look forward to the iPad2. How To Make Wonderful Mistakes. MORE
In contrast to startups, which often experiment until they gain their footing in the market, established businesses are notoriously slow to change. That’s how you maintain your competitive edge. Competition to find and recruit new talent. MORE
For a seemingly multitude of reasons women have failed to gain a foothold in the growing industries of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or more commonly known as STEM jobs. Even though there are more women in higher education than ever before and 60% of bachelor degrees are going to women, only 20% of computer science degrees are going to women. Analysts have blamed the media in part for this and there is some credence to this. MORE
Obviously you need to be smart about how you use social media. A good example of using LinkedIn to develop online leadership is the profile of Keith Springer , president and founder of Springer Financial Advisors. How to Be a Manager When Your Employees Are Older Than You. MORE
How true disruptors use innovation, including digital, to grow the market and create new business models. Or else, you took on the hard work of growing the entire market. It can drive new business models, open up adjacent products and help you grow the whole market. MORE
There’s never been a better time to start a business. Corporate life is uncertain and with technology and the market’s ever-increasing needs, you have to get out there. Small steps lead to big gains. How is it? Learn how to sell. MORE
As the internet has grown from 70 million users in 1997 to 2.2 billion , entrepreneurial companies with technology at their core have disrupted entire industries and threatened or eliminated incumbents. A 2011 IBM study of over 3,000 CIOs revealed that CIO-CEO alignment is stronger than ever, with traditional companies aggressively investing in technology innovation. The New York Times and other traditional publishers are launching digital products tailored to the mobile web. MORE
It’s leading us to increased depersonalization and disengagement with our employees. How do I keep the digital demands of today from overwhelming my business? I want to keep my best people engaged, remain competitive, and stay on the growth path! MORE
Have you figured out how to apply the laws of scarcity to brand management? Whether you’re assessing the strength of a personal or corporate brand, finding the appropriate level of brand exposure is key to sustainable growth in brand equity. As I stated above, having an underexposed brand, or what I like to refer to as having a brand in stealth mode, means that you really don’t have much of a brand. MORE
Maurois was alluding to the notion that those engaged in war, hate the enemy. For most of my career, I operated within intensely competitive arenas where fractions of market share points were worth millions of dollars. Nimbleness will get your ideas to the future first. MORE
Often, and unfortunately, their employees beg to differ. Oh, they don’t say it directly, not to the boss’s face, anyway. Unusually Excellent explains why your employees may not see you as a leader…and what you can do to change their hearts and minds. MORE
Today’s great paradox is that we feel the impact of technology everywhere – in our cars, our phones, the supermarket, the doctor’s office – but not in our paychecks. The remedy, they say, lies in policies to redistribute wealth. Business history Labor Technolog MORE
home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 How To Present Yourself Like A Professional. His ability to speak in front of the group each month is a pleasure to watch. MORE
The business world is one which is highly competitive, which means that a company must always be looking for ways to grown order to stay ahead of the competition. One of the most obvious ways to grow a business is to expand into new areas. How to guides. MORE
Career How To Marketing Technology Great Leadership By Dan
AUGUST 27, 2018
Guest post by Dr. Dawn Graham : Spring cleaning, New Year’s resolutions, summer vacations, back to school—these days, everything has a season. But what about career management? It’s no secret that today’s professionals need to take charge of their own growth and development.
Leading Blog
JULY 10, 2019
It’s leading us to increased depersonalization and disengagement with our employees. How do I keep the digital demands of today from overwhelming my business? I want to keep my best people engaged, remain competitive, and stay on the growth path!
Strategy Driven
AUGUST 18, 2018
It’s important to find a job that feels like the right fit. Any job is going to be challenging and exhausting, at times, but that doesn’t mean you should go for a role that you hate. The key is to focus on your preferences as well as your academic ability or experience.
Lead Change Blog
JANUARY 25, 2018
Unfortunately, the younger demographic has a highly defined set of generational workplace preferences that may make it hard for some companies to tap into their labor. If yours is one of them, here are four things you can do to start drawing in more of that promising new talent now. Invest in Technology. It may be hard to predict exactly what jobs will be in demand in the future, but it’s a safe bet that they will involve high levels of technology.
Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 12, 2015
Obviously you need to be smart about how you use social media. A good example of using LinkedIn to develop online leadership is the profile of Keith Springer , president and founder of Springer Financial Advisors. How to Be a Manager When Your Employees Are Older Than You.
Rich Gee Group
JANUARY 8, 2011
home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 Are We Experiencing A Technology Tsunami? I use my iPhone and look forward to the iPad2. How To Make Wonderful Mistakes.
N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2010
Those of you familiar with this blog know that I’m generally a strong marketing advocate. That said, my typical pro-marketing position assumes that certain key fundamentals are in place to insure that the lunatics don’t somehow become in charge of the asylum.
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Skip Prichard
JULY 22, 2019
A great idea may not be enough to build a great business. Whether you have invented an amazing new technology or product, you could still fail. You have a book that teaches creativity, one that teaches how to test and validate those ideas, and now this one which is unique.
Strategy Driven
OCTOBER 6, 2017
It used to be that there were certain industries you could rely upon to be easy to break into. You need to be the best at what you do to get the job you want. Not only that, you need to stay ahead of innovative ways of working.
Strategy Driven
JUNE 10, 2019
The business world is one which is highly competitive, which means that a company must always be looking for ways to grown order to stay ahead of the competition. One of the most obvious ways to grow a business is to expand into new areas. How to guides.
Leading Blog
MARCH 9, 2015
Teams have also played a central role in my life by ensuring that I received the support needed to achieve two cherished goals: leading sales organizations at several of the nation’s largest technology firms and climbing the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. I observed how they motivated and inspired their teams to achieve something ambitious and meaningful. And then I put those lessons to work in my own business and climbing careers.
Miles Anthony Smith
JUNE 5, 2018
45 Career Advice Experts Share Their Blueprint for Career Success (Plus Leaderboard) Does your career seem to be a struggle at times? Why is the world appear to be so topsy-turvy? Click "READ MORE" to learn from the career advice of the experts.
Rich Gee Group
MARCH 19, 2014
We all know the common and famous careers out there. Did you know there are many great career paths that are ‘hidden’ from the normal news mainstream? The average salary for a welding engineer is $48K to $101K. Decent career path to management or senior tech.
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Rich Gee Group
AUGUST 26, 2014
We’re attracted to them. Like moths to a flame. We want to get our Shiny Object and place it into our ‘Shiny Object Repository’ The Shiny Object can take many forms: A new position. A new tool (especially technology). How do you acknowledge them?
Women on Business
NOVEMBER 23, 2010
Susan Spencer Talks Cash Flow in 5-Part Women on Business Video Series I’m very happy to announce the new WomenOnBusiness.com YouTube channel.
Strategy Driven
MARCH 28, 2016
A market that wants a great product (Product-Market Fit). A great distribution plan to sell it. A well formulated Go-To-Market Strategy. In a perfect launch, all of these components are vital to a successful launch. These are exceptions, to be sure.
N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 22, 2010
Understanding how to leverage the influence factor can make a defining difference in your ability to drive change, build cohesive teams, and to successfully implement strategic vision. As a leader your “Influence Quotient” is the IQ you need to pay attention to.
Women on Business
JANUARY 17, 2011
The same principles apply to e-marketing: before rolling out a campaign to a large audience, test it on a small one. Here’s how: Search and Research Examine your existing clients and see how that translates into potential prospects. How do their average orders vary?
Women on Business
SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
For a seemingly multitude of reasons women have failed to gain a foothold in the growing industries of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or more commonly known as STEM jobs. Even though there are more women in higher education than ever before and 60% of bachelor degrees are going to women, only 20% of computer science degrees are going to women. Analysts have blamed the media in part for this and there is some credence to this.
Rich Gee Group
JANUARY 10, 2011
home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 The Best Way To Grow Your Business & Career. So they just stop and talk to no one.
N2Growth Blog
APRIL 20, 2010
Avoid controversy, maintain a high likeability factor, consistently and proactively engage your customers, be a business of character that engenders trust and confidence with your target market(s), produce a quality product or service at a competitive price point, and provide great customer service.
Rich Gee Group
DECEMBER 28, 2010
home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 How To Present Yourself Like A Professional. His ability to speak in front of the group each month is a pleasure to watch.
Let's Grow Leaders
MAY 23, 2017
I (David) first met Ilja when we both happened to be visiting Manhattan. As an expert in change and change management, Ilja embodies his message with an energetic, upbeat, and positive response to whatever comes his way. What does all that mean to your jobs as a leader?
Women on Business
DECEMBER 12, 2010
Here are five smart charitable giving strategies to keep in mind: 1. The same documentation rules above apply to furniture but items over $500 will require an assessment and filing IRS form 8283. Stock-it to them!
Women on Business
DECEMBER 13, 2010
Some 80% of government contracts are never put up for bid, and if a contract is under a certain dollar amount, government agencies are under no obligation to issue a bid notice. What does this mean for the average small business seeking to do business with the DoD and other federal agencies?
Chart Your Course
APRIL 13, 2013
The numbers reveal a vicious cycle where businesses try to boost profits by cutting labor costs. They also provide more than double the market average in training time for entry-level employees, and offer clear paths for advancement into management. How do they do it?
Strategy Driven
OCTOBER 6, 2019
In the course of my years partnering with web developer and SEO specialist Sagapixel, I’ve learned a lot about how to market my firm. What Are the “Four P’s” of Marketing? First, I learned about the 4 P’s of Marketing—Product, Price, Place, and Promotion.
Strategy Driven
MAY 15, 2014
Internships can be a valuable stepping stone for college students to start on their career path. But when it comes to deciding where to intern, students must consider where they’ll gain the most experience. That means you have to market yourself.
N2Growth Blog
JANUARY 16, 2011
Have you figured out how to apply the laws of scarcity to brand management? Whether you’re assessing the strength of a personal or corporate brand, finding the appropriate level of brand exposure is key to sustainable growth in brand equity. As I stated above, having an underexposed brand, or what I like to refer to as having a brand in stealth mode, means that you really don’t have much of a brand.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 21, 2015
Meticulously designed marketing campaigns are a relic. As research on disruption and market transitions suggests, you’re better off these days if you can quickly identify and adapt to changes in your environment. The same rule applies to scope.
Strategy Driven
NOVEMBER 10, 2010
– How to Create and Implement a Knowledge Transfer Program, part 1 Posted by Ken Ball and Gina Gotsill on November 10, 2010 · 2 Comments The clock is ticking: next year, in 2011, the oldest of the 76 million Baby Boomers turn 65. What’s a manager or executive to do?
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 6, 2014
As a marketing leader, your new normal doesn’t necessarily look entirely like traditional “marketing”. To be competitive, the modern marketer possesses a different set of skills and experiences when it comes to data and analytics (not simply metrics).
Coaching Tip
JULY 22, 2016
For the largest companies, this number rises to 94 percent. Inability to overcome these internal factors will cause two out of every three companies to stall out, be acquired or disappear within the next 15 years. Your To-Do-List Effectiveness?
Leading Blog
JULY 19, 2019
How true disruptors use innovation, including digital, to grow the market and create new business models. Or else, you took on the hard work of growing the entire market. It can drive new business models, open up adjacent products and help you grow the whole market.
Harvard Business Review
MARCH 29, 2012
As the internet has grown from 70 million users in 1997 to 2.2 billion , entrepreneurial companies with technology at their core have disrupted entire industries and threatened or eliminated incumbents. A 2011 IBM study of over 3,000 CIOs revealed that CIO-CEO alignment is stronger than ever, with traditional companies aggressively investing in technology innovation. The New York Times and other traditional publishers are launching digital products tailored to the mobile web.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 30, 2014
Long gone are the days of fancy creamy vanilla paper as the go-to standard. So ditch the old-school approach and leverage the latest technology to make your resume pop. 5 Ways to Make Your Resume Pop. Define what makes you stand out as the go-to candidate.
Harvard Business Review
MAY 17, 2016
In every industry, digital technologies are transforming the status quo. Now we have evidence that they are also bringing us closer to workplace equality. Digital fluency is helping to level the playing field between men and women at work.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 29, 2015
Today’s great paradox is that we feel the impact of technology everywhere – in our cars, our phones, the supermarket, the doctor’s office – but not in our paychecks. The remedy, they say, lies in policies to redistribute wealth. Business history Labor Technolog
Rich Gee Group
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
There’s never been a better time to start a business. Corporate life is uncertain and with technology and the market’s ever-increasing needs, you have to get out there. Small steps lead to big gains. How is it? Learn how to sell.
Strategy Driven
APRIL 22, 2011
Often, and unfortunately, their employees beg to differ. Oh, they don’t say it directly, not to the boss’s face, anyway. Unusually Excellent explains why your employees may not see you as a leader…and what you can do to change their hearts and minds.
In the CEO Afterlife
APRIL 23, 2012
Maurois was alluding to the notion that those engaged in war, hate the enemy. For most of my career, I operated within intensely competitive arenas where fractions of market share points were worth millions of dollars. Nimbleness will get your ideas to the future first.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 14, 2018
It’s normal to underperform on occasion. After all, everyone has an off quarter — or even an off year — from time to time. You need to have a conversation with your manager sooner rather than later. How should you position the news?
Harvard Business Review
JULY 11, 2014
Today’s most competitive marketplace isn’t technology but talent. The challenge of attracting and retaining talent is particularly acute for marketers. In this new world, the best marketers exhibit five superpowers – each of which requires new types of talent.
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