Short: Values

Salesforce truly walks their talk. Here’s what I inferred about their values and culture from just one day at Dreamforce: 1/ Environment: Be Mindful All the nomenclature and products used referenced the environment reminding us all to tread lightly and reduce...

Short: Despair

Could an education benefit prevent diseases of despair? Have you heard the term Diseases of Despair? I hadn’t until today but couldn’t help but think at least some of the drug abuse problem was a function of the fact that life just sucks for some...

Short: Rules

Not all rules are made to be broken. The healthcare industry has always struggled with patient compliance. Many patients stop taking a prescription or adhering to a care plan as soon as they starting feeling better. It’s a huge problem for physicians trying to...

Short: Fixing Problems

Go slow to go fast. Many executives call us when they have a problem and they are having trouble fixing it. Reflecting back on completed projects, the underlying issues are one or more of the following: 1/ Flawed assumptions Assumptions are made about what’s...

Short: Networking

How often are you networking with intention? Why do I ask? New opportunities often come from the people you know and who know what you do. I started thinking about this after meeting with another small business owner who told me his entire business comes from...