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Why Friction Makes Doing Business Feel Hard
I’ve got pins in my hand and screws in my knee. Like anybody who’s been around a few decades (or more), my body has taken some wear and tear. I’m extremely grateful for the good health I do have, but there are places in my body that sometimes feel stiff. Stuck. Sticky. My companies are like that, too. And, I’m betting, so is yours.
You Must Know Your Customer for Your Company to Succeed
In business, there’s a lot of lip service paid to meeting customer needs. You’ll hear about it in strategy. You’ll hear about it in marketing. You’ll hear about it in sales. But all too often, when it comes down to executing, companies choose to follow their own interests instead.
Disney’s Boathouse: Guiding Business Principles at Work
I’m back on the Disney train. Maybe it’s because I just spent 3 days in Orlando at a conference. Or maybe it’s because The Boathouse is so damn good. If you haven’t been, The Boathouse is one of the restaurants in Disney Springs, Orlando—THE restaurant in my opinion.
How to Quickly Analyze Complex Business Problems
How do you learn to solve every problem your business will face as it grows? Trick question. You don’t. By its nature, business requires dealing with the uncertain and the unknown. There are skills you don’t have, complexities you haven’t considered, and even unforeseen events that you never anticipated.
Is Your Company Truly Customer-Centric?
In the course of your company’s daily operations, how important is your customer? Would it surprise you to learn that knowing your customer well—and serving them well—is an indicator of a company’s ability to grow? It’s not just lip service.
Strategic Discussion Can Help You Solve More Problems
When does solving a problem require NOT solving a problem? One of the best things about operationalizing a company is the structure it provides around making decisions. If you’re familiar with our Growth Method or other business operating systems, you know they all tend to emphasize efficiency.
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