by Linda Fayerweather | Jun 26, 2012 | Business Management, Employee Management, Planning for Business, Uncategorized
“A good plan implemented today is better than a perfect plan implemented tomorrow.”— George Patton Several times over the last few weeks I’ve had conversations about leadership with friends, colleagues, clients and family. Wikipedia describes...
by Linda Fayerweather | Jun 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
Ah, Summer. . .the siren call of vacation and summer activities is upon us! Dealing with time off requires everyone in your firm to think a little differently. Vacations are proven productivity enhancers and innovation simulators but also vacations can cause stress...
by Linda Fayerweather | Jun 12, 2012 | Benchmarking, Business Culture, Business Improvement, Personal Improvement
This week we are all about accountability and personal accountability is the antithesis of whining about the cards I was dealt. Whining has its merits, but it seldom gets anything done except annoy those around me. According to John Miller in his book QBQ! Question...
by Linda Fayerweather | Jun 5, 2012 | Benchmarking, Business Improvement, Buying a Business
Why would two companies in the same industry, with the same financial performance, command vastly different valuations? The answer often comes down to how much each business is likely to grow in the future. The problem is that a lot of successful businesses reach a...
by Linda Fayerweather | Jun 4, 2012 | Business Planning, Goals, Personal Improvement
Summer can be a wonderful distraction from the world of work. To stay productive when it isn’t your week to vacation, creating some distractions does helps. The apple break has always been a favorite of mine. When I’m feeling sluggish, can’t...