Category Archives: Obstacles to Change

Are You Walking the Walk of Accountability?

“Our deeds follow us, and what we have been makes us what we are.”  – John Dykes
Although accountability has various definitions, it is typically used to describe personal responsibility for getting something done. Accountability is an essential element of focused accomplishment and, therefore, of the business world.  Successful organizations build systems that encourage accountability in [...]

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What if It Could Be Summer All Year Long?

(How to Get Your Organization to Run Smoothly Without You)
Ahh, Summer. Summer means barbecues, swimming, baseball games, camping, road trips, and lazy days in the sun. That’s what summer is all about, isn’t it?
Well, for some, that’s just wishful thinking. Many business owners are so tied to their companies that they can’t step away, and [...]

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Got Alignment? Broken Promises Won’t Pay the Rent

People build relationships and decide who to buy from based upon trust.  Patricia Aburdene, author of Megatrends 2010 said: “Transcendent values like trust and integrity literally translate into revenue, profits and prosperity.”
If you are searching for a surefire way to anger and alienate your prospects and customers, simply violate their trust and you have just [...]

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