from Venture Beat.com 3/11 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 10/13 ”The Breakthrough Company” helps entrepreneurs navigate the hyper-Growth that companies pass through on the way to becoming market leaders. In the spirit of Jim Collins’book “Good to Great”, author Keith R. McFarland undertook an extensive study of small growth companies that …
from BizNik.com 10/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Not Logical? Business intuition sounds like it might be an oxymoron – until you consider that Bsiness is about systematic problem resolution & Intuition is your internal sensor, known as the quiet voice of inner wisdom, gut-feeling – for sorting out the best …
On his 150th birthday, his Innovations still reverberate throughout our Culture today. from USA Today 30 July 13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 9/13 Born & Raised in Detroit. Emulation: Ford’s Business Methods & Techniques are emulated to this day, from the auto industry to clothing manufacture to the fast-food industry. …
from About.com 8/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 9/13 SpaceX – Space Exploration Technologies: In 2002, Elon Musk started SpaceX. Elon Musk is a long-standing member of the Mars Society – a non-profit organization that supports the exploration of Mars – and Musk is interested in establishing a greenhouse on Mars. …
from their Website & Wikipedia.com 9/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Shaming the Competition. In 1984, Häagen-Dazs wanted to limit distribution of Ben & Jerry’s in Boston, prompting Ben & Jerry’s to file suit against their parent company, Pillsbury, in its now famous “What’s the Doughboy Afraid Of?” campaign. In 1987, …
from eCommerce Times.com 4/05 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz When? Let’s say that the time has come for your Startup to take the next step for launch, or growth & credibility. The wide wisdom of a Board of Directors will help you with these. Whatever the reason, a properly constituted board …
Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 9/13 1st Interview by Phone * – so you see how well they communicate and if they’re comfortable (self-confidence) taking to someone new – without their appearance affecting your judgment. 2. Ignore the Irrelevant. Would a PhD or VP from a big company be good for …
from My Magnetic Blog.com 7/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Can you imagine living a life where everything you ever start gets finished, gets noticed & succeeds? A life where you have enough time to get everything on your list checked off and done? In reality, Entrepreneurs think much faster than …
from Decision Making Solutions.com 7/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 9/13 Recent Research into the workings of our brain has stirred the debate with respect to the Intuitive decision making versus Rational [logical]. How much we should rely on intuition when making difficult decisions? In his book, The Power of Intuition, …
from eHow.com 7/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz How many? According to a 2006 PRWeek [Public Relations] survey, about 62 % of CEOs rely heavily on “gut” feelings or “intuition” when making business decisions. The term “go with your gut” refers to this decision-making process and how sometimes your intuition leads …
Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 7/13 5b. Mission. Why do we exist? What business are we in? What product or service can we provide? Who are our Customers? What are their needs? How do we reduce their pain (anxiety, cost, failures, etc)? How can we increase their satisfaction (happiness, safety, success, …
from What Best Managers know &do.com 08 Sept 13 enhanced by Peter.CXO Wiz4biz What is a Manager? One element of being a manager that lures many to the profession is the idea of having some real “authority”, of being in control of something and of having the power to give …
“You need to keep up or you’ll be left behind.” Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 7/13 7. Develop a long-term Commitment to your Customers. Your organization is more than just providing Customers with products or services. You’re solving their problems or meeting their needs. As their needs change, you need to …
You Don’t Have a Plan !!! from Linked IN 09 Sept 13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz That’s one of the more memorable expressions I’ve heard over the years, and it’s a great reminder to always have a Back-up Plan – for strategies for your Business. The theme was brought to …
How older Silicon Valley companies are changing their Culture to attract more good workers. From SJ Mercury News 08 Sept 13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Latest Perks in Silicon Valley Older tech companies are competing with Facebook, Google & young Startups for good talent. Here’s what they’re doing or offering …
Authored by John C Maxwell, enhanced by Peter Wiz4.biz 9/13 10 Traits are discussed, by Author John Maxwell, that an individual needs to focus on – in life – in order to become more effective in their leadership roles. Chapter 7 – Developing your Most Appreciable Asset – People No …
from People-first Productivity Solutions 13 July 13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 9/13 Contrasts of MANAGERS & LEADER continued M7: Consistencey – dictated by Co.Policy L7. Seeks Change – if needed – to make things better for Cust, Co or Employees M8: Focuses on Goals for Improvement L8: Focuses on Goals …
. . . and How to make them Work for you. from Working Moms only.com 10/10 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 7/13 “I don’t have one” was her response when I asked to see her business plan for her new company. You may think this is normal for a first time …
a 4 part Mini-Series on the History Channel 10/12 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 9/13 “The Men Who Built America” is a book & 4-part Mini-Series that air 10-11/12 on the History Channel. It covers the period of time generally referred to as the Industrial Age [late 1860s after the Civil …
Streamlining Tasks to Improve Efficiency from Mind Tools.com 9/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Since Operations (processes) are 80% of your Business [BusinessInsider.com], they should be high on your Priorities for Improvement. Once you’re into somewhat of a stable situation, you’ve probably setup processes in a system, to make your business …
Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 9/13 Membership on an Organization’s Board carries significant prestige – beyond the average person’s talents & traits. When you’re looking for a Boring, er Bored, no, Board Member, what should you be looking for? 1. Respect & Visibility in the community (local, regional, national or industry), …