I was talking with a CEO group the other day about strategies for maintaining business momentum when the inevitable revenue plateau is looming. As we talked, many were surprised to realize organizational culture was an essential differentiator between organizations that weather the storm well and those that sink in the face of adversity. Why Does Culture Count? When business is “off” […]
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“Never, ever, ever give up.” At least until it’s time to quit. Quitting gets a bad rap. You know all the negative sayings, like “Quitters never win…” Well, they’re only half true. It’s very motivating to hear that you should plow on in the face of adversity and dogged determination is a great trait to […]
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A colleague of mine once wrote about the appointment of a new CEO, saying “This was a highly conservative and safe choice.” The comment struck me. Choosing “conservative” and “safe” options may seem to be the right path. Who wants to invite undue risk? But sometimes the “safe choice” isn’t nearly as secure as you […]
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