by John Anderson | Jan 21, 2015 | Business Values
During times of great change, business-life is like being in rough seas wearing a life preserver. If we are thrown a lifeline, we must focus and catch it. Knowing what to focus upon and how to adapt to change can mean life or death to our business. Our customer and...
by John Anderson | Jan 21, 2015 | Business Leadership
Many people have lost jobs, savings and their homes. Everyone is being affected in some way. It appears that we are in the midst of transformation: financial, ecological and cultural. What could we as Early Words Toastmasters (and people everywhere) do to make a...
by John Anderson | Jan 21, 2015 | Business Coaches
In the recording of this talk on June 29, 2010 at the Monticello Hotel, Longview Washington, I mention the recent passage of the 2,000-page financial industry reform bill which among other things called for 74 studies to be conducted. I propose that business...
by John Anderson | Jan 21, 2015 | Business Values
Choices are guided by what we want. Conscious awareness, consideration and wise discrimination can lead to better choices. We think of alternatives with the various costs and benefits, now possible consequences. As individuals we make these choices deliberately and...
by John Anderson | Jan 21, 2015 | Business Exit Strategies
When working with a business owner who is transferring his venture to a younger person, there can be a great deal of complexity and detail. This morning, I’m going to remind you that the best way people achieve objectives is by assisting others to reach their...
by John Anderson | Jan 21, 2015 | Business Exit Strategies
Succession and exit are of crucial concern for you, other current leaders in your firm and those who will follow. For many leaders, succession and exit are in the future, years from now, so why worry about that today? To these executives, and really any active leader,...
by John Anderson | Jan 7, 2009 | Business Leadership
Effective leadership is having a clear goal that inspires your group to quickly achieve it. How can you support your group taking action in their departments and thereby reach the company-wide goal? Milestones Guide Progress Establishing agreed upon milestones for the...
by John Anderson | Jan 2, 2009 | Business Strategies
Economic concerns have become frightening The news has been bleak nationally, globally and locally for credit, investments and rising unemployment. Today’s news is wildly conflicting. Manufacturing in the U.S. is at it’s lowest level since 1948, on the one...
by John Anderson | Nov 21, 2007 | Business Exit Strategies
We entrepreneurs get a thrill when we see an opportunity to put together solutions that solve problems for customers and make business sense. Designing what your business will look like when fully developed and how you will transition from it is a mark of mature...
