by John Woods Published: February 3,2012
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Without naming names this is still a story to tell. It’s not about failure or bad business decisions or even poor management. It is more about market forces, constrains on running a small business, underfunded operating capitol, a prevailing “mom and pop” operating philosophy, knock off brands, and watching competitors outright stealing your product ideas [...] [...]
Many of life’s biggest financial decisions are made proactively . . . while others are reactive. It just goes with the territory. Labor long enough in the everyday grind of working life and you’ll face the fact that some financial decisions are just going to be made “on the fly.” However, to help make sure [...] [...]
by Martin Willoughby Published: February 3,2012
Tags: Albert Schweitzer, Beverly Johnston, Brookhaven, Commitment to Learning, Delta State University, DeSoto County Schools, Excellence, faith, FOCUS, Hernando Elementary, Madison County District, Madison Station Elementary School, Martin Willoughby, Mississippi, Mississippi Business Journal, National Blue Ribbon Schools, National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, Proverbs, Servanthood, U. S. Department of Educatio
My quest is to find leaders who have been effective in leading their organizations and learn from their success. I have found these leaders in businesses big and small, non-profit organizations, and governmental entities. They all share some similar traits, yet I always learn new and interesting ideas and best practices. I recently came across [...] [...]
Clients today have many choices. There are many qualified service providers and numerous services have become commoditized. Companies that succeed in this environment know and understand the value of partnering with their clients for success. Forming client partnerships is more than just providing quality service, it requires a commitment to a long-term [...] [...]
One of the biggest challenges for any leader is staying in control of the organization’s “product.” Depending on the type of organization, the “’product” may be an actual physical product, service, or some combination of the two. In a hyper-competitive and transparent marketplace, maintaining the quality of your product can mean the difference between success [...] [...]
The very notion that I would set out to write a commentary on the explosion of technology in politics would be the subject of much mirth amongst the staffers of the Stennis Institute. As further proof that timing is everything, particularly to an incurable political junkie, the close proximity of the Christmas break in [...] [...]
By now, the Christmas tree has been put out on the curb and you’re close to finishing all the candies and cakes you didn’t need to begin with. Its time again for that annual ritual and you know what I’m referring to: New Years Resolutions, or, more to the point, financial resolutions for the year [...] [...]
In my little world, Comcast choked as bad last Monday night as LSU did in getting rolled by Alabama in college football’s national championship showcase.
I would loved to have watched the game in the comfort of my living room but Comcast fixed things to make sure I didn’t.
My neighbor and his buddies in the apartment [...] [...]
One of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs and busy executives is striking a balance between home and work life. In a global economy with 24/7 work demands, we are under more stress than ever. Former CEO of General Electric Jack Welch once said, “There’s no such thing as work-life balance, there are work-life choices, and [...] [...]
A new leader’s first task is to assess the organization and determine what needs to be done. It is often referred to as surveying the environment. Some organizations need the new leader to take the organization to the next level; some organizations need to be shut down.
Although these ideas presented here are primarily directed [...] [...]
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