“Loyalty does not come automatically with each sale. Its origin is in treating the Customer with respect – to show you really care. Then it is generated in the human heart – the center of self-respect & human dignity. It is a force which leaps into being – only when …
“3 things: 1) I look for a positive attitude. 2) are they easy to work with, 3) are my people going to like working with them? It’s very important to like the people you work with, otherwise life (&) your job is going be quite miserable. And, in fact, we …
“Our findings of “Good to Great”, do not represent a quick fix, or, or a new ‘program’ to introduce. No! The only way to make any company visionary is through a long-term commitment to an eternal process of building the organization to preserve the core and stimulate progress in improvement.” …
“It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and then tell them what to do. At Apple, we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do. They need to know that you are counting on their creativity and will appreciate it.” – Steve Jobs Hiring Topics: …
“If you want to grow, find a great opportunity. or, if you want to be a great company, think about what Social Problem you could solve. A great leader should be a Visionary and always be looking for new opportunities to explore.” Successful Founder Topics: Self & other Optimism, …
“If you’ve got an idea, start today. There’s no better time than now to get going. That doesn’t mean quit your job and jump into your idea 100% from day one, but there’s always small progress that can be made to start the movement.” Startup Topics: Research, Crazy Ideas, …
”When you enter tech, you realize that there are many more men than women. Don’t use that as an excuse. You can’t get deterred as a female founder knowing that’s the situation. You need to ignore those that say you cant do it and surround yourself with a Team who …
“One of my mantras (rules) is Focus & Simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex. You have to work hard to get your thinking aligned to make it simple” Success Topics: Passion, Team, Yourself, $$$, Proud, Crap vs Quality, Customers, Sell your Value, have an Un-Limited Life, Will they …
“I am convinced that nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing good people. For the bottom line, of the 3Ps, people are more important than products or promoting.” Hiring Topics: Mission & Vision, Culture, Advantage, Special, Perks. Smart Hiring is one of the most important …
“Biz Bots, the SW that runs automated tasks are set to move well beyond today’s functionality, to deliver more complex, fundamental roles in running businesses. As intelligent systems & automation are further developed to serve the purpose of critical business functions, Bots will power and define the future of business” …
“Having a successful business involves using good Routines & Tactics daily – to meet your mission & vision” Topics for Founders: Priorities, 80/20 Rule, Trends, Imaging, Ask, Cust Feedback, Encourage Questions, Networking & more. Look at any CEO running a profitable company and you’ll find someone who has …
“There’s nothing more important than hiring good people, then helping them get better. Hire people smarter than you, share your Vision, then get out of their way. However, a “great” Vision without great people is impossible to accomplish” Topics: Reputation, cool Culture, Talent attracts Talent, exciting Technology, Impact, Referrals, …
The challenge for a “responsible” Business is to find ways to ensure that the Rewards it seeks are supported by sensible management of the possible Risks that confront it. Top 5 Risks: No Income, Use up your Personal Saving, bad Employee/s, Miss Estimating the Market, Sacrificing your Personal Time …
A good Leader is one who knows the way, shares the way & goes the way + has fun doing it !!! Leadership Principles: great Communicator, Awaken the Organization, create a Dynamic Spirit, Think Tanks, Team Building, Passion Player, Keep it Simple; Make it Fun !!! Leadership Re-Boot. …
All have something to offer you and your business, if you know how to ask. You’ll learn how below. Topics about finding Advisors: Why? Fellow Founders, Mentors, Local Talent, Industry Experts, Investors. Network to meet the right people is one of the best things you can do for …
If you have a passion for your product or service, it’s never too late to start a business. You’ll love the excitement of the challenge – hopefully you’re wiser on how to handle your time and the challenges. Topics: Passion to Profit, never” too Old, Class Act, Social Media, Network, …
If you want your employees to be happy & productive, you need to give them “recognition” for a job well done and let them know their work is “appreciated” & important – which will contribute to their motivation. Topics: Be “specific”, Make it Public, Care & Share, Inform, allow Decisions, …
Using Empowerment & other Techniques for Building a Team that is more responsible, creative & productive. Building a Team: < Micro-Manage; > Empowerment, Enrich Jobs, Quality Councils, Care & Share, Flexibility, Sociable, SCARF. Companies that “empower” their Team – as the best way of Building a Team …
We have limited Time & $$$, so we need to learn the best way to use it. Set Priorities. SMART Goals & Deadlines, Track, Delegate, Focus, say NO, Meetings, Distractions, Persistance Limited Time. For startup & small business entrepreneurs, with strictly limited budgets & increasingly distractions, making the most …
Angels & VCs put their $$$ on the best Team, rather than the best Idea, so Build a Dream Team. Prior experience, Challenges, Expertise, Decisive, Communicator, Confidence, Energy, Investor Contacts, Benefits & more. The top priority of every entrepreneur who wants funding should be Building a Team …
to stay focused, in order for your Startup to be a Success with your Startup Team. Most important Team Members: #1 Organizer, #2.Fixer, #3.Jack-of-All-Trades, #4.Closer, #5.Yes Man or Woman. You’ve got a great idea for a product or service. You have a well-crafted business plan. You might …