California Steel Industries and whether Progress Follows Passion
CSI has never had a layoff although they have used their employees not just to fill temporary roles but also to perform all services during tough years. This dedication shines through.
Never An Afterthought: Pricing Is Strategic to Business Success
CLAREMONT, Calif., October 1, 2018/ExpertClick/ -- Organizations that think about pricing strategically are best able to weather changing business situations, build customer loyalty, and differentiate themselves from competitors, according to The Society for the Advancement of Consulting® (SAC). Know Your Customers and Price Accordingly A pricing strategy should reflect [...]
Harvey Mudd Executive Roundtable, Growth Strategies & Idea Velocity
Exploring innovative growth strategies from the Harvey Mudd Executive Roundtable, focusing on idea velocity and business success.
Do You Give Back?
You can make a difference by giving back in a small way and expand where it makes sense for you. There are no competitions when it comes to giving back. Do it in a way that makes sense to you.
According to the Industry Week U.S. 500, Manufacturing is STRONG!
Are you in the fast lane, driving with the pack or in the slow lane? With the VAST opportunities for manufacturers to succeed, perhaps it is time to put on your turn signal and step on the gas!
The Importance of Continual Learning
Recently, we updated our website, and that prompted a lot of thinking about many aspects of business. One is the importance of continual learning. As you'll see on our Continual Learning webpage, it is a priority. With that said, I've noticed that the most successful people (clients, colleagues, fellow [...]
Miniature Office Golf & a Pathway to Know, Like & Trust
Think about how to get to know, like and trust your colleagues, customers and suppliers better - it could be office golf!
U.S. Small Business Optimism Climbs to 2nd Highest on Record!
Fueled by tax cuts, deregulation and robust consumer demand, business owners are optimistic about the future.
What Should We Be Thinking for the 2nd Half of the Year?
As hard as it is to believe, we are almost half-way through the year. As a result, we should be thinking NOW about what to stop, start and continue for the second half of the year.
My Backstory & How We Develop Talents
Think about your talents. What are they? How do you utilize them? Or how could you utilize them? Also, take some time to think about your employees, peers and leaders. What are their talents?