How do you build a stronger relationship with your best clients? What can you do to stand out from your peers when developing your best clients and customers? How do you get together with your clients’ stakeholders on a regular basis?
As we continue our exploration of the timeless “seven deadly sins” from a perspective business ethics, we move on to the sin of gluttony. As I did with the topic of lust last week, for our purpose here, I’m going to pivot away from the outward human tendency that the sin represents (in this case, the over-indulgence of food and/or drink), and dive a little deeper into the dynamics that might drive any of us to over-indulge in food, or many other earthly pleasures: that is our human tendency toward instant gratification.
Today we all compete to get our readers’ attention. Our best readers may be exposed to over 30,000 different messages in a 24 hour period. How do you create great headlines and content that are not only seen, but acted on? How do you create a better headline strategy for…
In work and business, we can find countless examples of one person using another for their own gains, and doing so in a way that is void of respect or recognition of human dignity. How can we keep ourselves from falling into this way of thinking and behavior?
Last week I shared my excitement for the Pope’s first visit to the United States, and how we, as market leaders (and market makers) can learn from his outstanding example as a great messenger.
At the continued risk of mixing religious themes and how they apply to business principles, today I am introducing an underlying theme that will continue through the next several weeks.
You invest significant time to write a great article. When you’re finished, you can’t wait to share it with the world. What if I told you if you invest as little as 20 minutes more you could increase your readership and sharing by double, triple, or 10X? What the secret…
This week, even in the secular news media, Americans will be seeing plenty of coverage of Pope Francis’ historic visit to the United States. This is not just his first visit to the U.S. as pope, but his first visit ever. Pope Francis will have a busy schedule—meeting with the president, addressing Congress (another historic first) and the United Nations, and then on to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families. And again, the news will be all over it. Which begs the question: why is Pope Francis so popular, even among those who regard themselves as non-religious?
How do you create a stronger message? Have you ever wondered what makes a message stand out from the crowd on the different social media platforms? If you are a celebrity or world famous entrepreneur you may not need this message. If you’re an entrepreneur who wants to increase visibility…
For many business leaders, a big obstacle they often face to growing their business is actually running it. Are you making the best use of your time?
When I work with startup clients I always try to quickly evaluate their leadership brand. Over the years, I discovered that most successful startups have a bold leadership brand. These successful entrepreneurs are always looking to build a bolder leadership brand. But what does it take to stand out in…