Feb 23, 2021
Did you know that the idea for a Starbucks frappuccino was first suggested by a few frontline employees and a store manager in Southern California?
When the idea made its way to Starbucks’ corporate offices -- it was rejected.
With a little encouragement from the manager to experiment with it at the store anyway …...
Feb 16, 2021
How do we show up as lean, mean, fighting machines for our companies, without compromising our sanity?
The answer is pretty simple:
We need to be DISCIPLINED to protect our most valuable assets: our money, our time, and our energy.
This is easier said than done.
Left to our own devices -- or without accountability --...
Feb 9, 2021
If you find yourself wondering what it takes to build a great company, you may have read Jim Collins’ book, “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’t.”
This book was originally published in 2001 and it’s sort of considered a “classic” as far as business books go.
I recently had...
Feb 2, 2021
Whether you are the WORST at showing your Executive Assistant appreciation, confused why it’s important, or are just OK — but want to be better — this episode is for you.
I’m a strong believer that leaning into appreciation, even if you don’t think you’re very good at it, is an investment that pays dividends...