Author: Vikkie Noble

The holiday season is in full swing and for many of us that means cramming in shopping, visits with relatives and loved ones (not always one and the same) and …

Have you struggled to differentiate your company from your competitors? Have you relied on your service to set you apart? What happens when something goes awry? I think it’s fair …

We all know we need a plan, right? So, why don’t we sit down and write one? Is it because we don’t know what to put in it? Is it …

Well, the comments are in and it’s unanimous… We all know we need to focus on succession planning! And furthermore, it looks like EVERYONE is having the same 2 issues… …

This installment of our Soapbox is a bit different. We are not offering advice (although if you’re a loyal reader you know we love to give it). We are not …

Last month, we shared a common scenario that many managers face and asked for your comments. Boy, did we field some interesting calls, emails and comments! Thank you all for …

Why do so many people dread sales meetings? I mean, really! In our travels, we talk with so many sales people who feel like their sales meetings are a waste …

We work with hundreds of managers and one thing that most of them struggle with is letting go, letting their direct reports do things on their own. No, these managers …

Ask 10 friends if they think they should eat healthier and exercise more, odds are that a majority of them will say “yes”. Those who don’t agree, the annoying ones …