The Difference Between Being Efficient & Effective

Why Being Effective is Better Than Efficient These days it seems everyone is obsessed with efficiency. Everyone wants to squeeze more out of their limited 24-hour day. But what they really want is to be more productive – and productivity is more a function of being effective than being efficient. Defining Effectiveness and Efficiency Examine the definitions[…]

JumbleThink Podcast Episode 27 – Steven Fies

My Chat With Michael Woodward on Jumble Think Many thanks to Michael Woodward, producer of the JumbleThink podcast, for interviewing me during Episode 27. Michael is a fellow entrepreneur, designer, thinker, and influencer. It was a lot of fun doing this podcast with him. During the podcast we discussed everything from business to emotional intelligence, and touched on[…]

Digital Marketing: What to Know Before You Invest

Digital marketing can be like walking through a jungle. It’s a dense place populated with predators, prey, twists, and turns. It demands you pay constant attention, that you remain alert at all times. Like a real jungle, the digital jungle can be fearsome, dangerous, and ruthless. Take a wrong step, and it will chew up your marketing dollars and spit you out with nothing.

Customer Love by Douglas Crotty

What is customer love? “Customer Love.” What is it? It is THE passion you should have in your organization. If you do not have it, you are missing the point of why you go to work. Your relationship with your customers is the key to everything you do in the workplace. It determines the growth,[…]

What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Sea Anemones

So, what’s the deal with sea anemones anyways? You may be wondering what entrepreneurs can learn from sea anemones. Let’s dive right in: Many years ago I read an interesting story about sea anemones on coral reefs. The sea anemones on the outside of the reef are far more colorful, vibrant, and strong than those on[…]