It wasn’t that many decades ago that Sears was the undisputed retail leader in the U.S. Kmart, known for its “blue light specials,” was #2, operating under such namesakes as S.S. Kresge, Jupiter Stores, The Sports Authority, Builders Square and Waldenbooks. Montgomery Ward and J.C. Penney constantly battled for the #3 and #4 spots in…
In our continuing series on change and its rapid spread across most every industry in the country, we will share examples which have been very successful, those which have failed and those which have yet to prove to be wise or foolish. There are certainly lessons to be learned in every instance. Let’s see what…
Last week, I shared a few of the many changes we see taking place almost daily. You can bet that these changes aren’t being made due to a love of change. More realistic motives might very well include competition, customer demand, technical advances, growth, speed, and budget to name just a few. Let’s examine a…
For the past five years, our most requested keynote and seminar program has been Productive Chaos: Riding the Wave of Change. The reason is obvious. Today organizations and individuals are forced to deal with a fast-changing, hyper-competitive, and increasingly complex world! Sadly, many are struggling to cope with the consequences of constant change. Ironically, others…
Over the past few weeks, I’ve received a number of inquiries concerning our “Productive Chaos: Riding the Wave of Change” seminar. Apparently, our recent newsletter and Facebook reports on our many appearances across the country sharing this popular program have peaked the curiosity of many of our readers. Of the dozens of programs we offer,…
GOALS — A simple 5-letter word that genuinely strikes fear, trepidation and loathing in the hearts and minds of millions of people all over the world. The question is WHY? Studies have forever verified the fact that goal-setting has enhanced levels of productivity, achievement, and profitability for both individuals and organizations alike. Plain and simple! No…
I find it both interesting and educational to watch how organizations react to a crisis of any kind. I don’t have to go into detail as to the many challenges we currently face in this country … especially in the business world. However, upon close examination, there is an obvious pattern to how the business…
I finally have to throw in the towel. I’ve had it. I can no longer keep up with the unbelievably rapid change in my life today. Just about the time I master what I thought was a real challenge, five more appear in my life! I’m exhausted just thinking about the changes we’ll be facing…
Isn’t it odd how you can see “something” day after day and soon take it for granted as being part of your life? Even stranger is the fact that when that “something” suddenly goes away, we quickly forget it ever existed. Consider, for example, the many places we spend money every day … hotels, restaurants,…