Last week I made the case for what I term “innie” CEOs—those skilled at effective and impactful two-way communication with groups of employees at all levels of the company. Harvard... read more →
We all know the mantra: “Ignore the urgent and do the important.” Why doesn’t this knowledge translate into better living? Why do we continue to answer Urgent’s siren call? I... read more →
I had the privilege of joining a group of local CEOs to learn about what company culture is. Following are some insights on why culture is important and what owners/executives... read more →
Recently, I had the thrill of looking for whales. As a passenger, I just showed up, enjoyed the sightings, and got a DVD to commemorate my journey. However, I can... read more →
This free offering is so valuable, I wanted to give you another chance to learn more. If you’ve already read this, review my April 23 post HERE to prepare for... read more →
It is one thing to study war and another thing to live the warrior’s life. —Telamon of Arcadia, mercenary of the fifth century B.C.E., as quoted in The War of... read more →
Did acedia get me last week? Some of you may wonder: “Did Jon get so bored by acedia that he wrote about why I need a Client Happiness Specialist? Or... read more →
What is a BMD? My wife and have always been big on ceremony, on ways of marking significant events in our lives. Birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations, certainly. Add to that... read more →
Last week, I began our tour through the liminal dimension of business ethics as incarnated by John Bogle and the Vanguard Group mutual fund company. We often feel it is other people... read more →
Colorado financial planners, take advantage of a way to serve your clients! If you have any type of financial advisory practice, use this event to build your client relationships. If... read more →