It’s NOT better to be First; - The “Be The Best” Strategy Will Be More Profitable
July 30, 2009
Moving with Speed – Spotting and pursuing opportunities faster than your competition is important, but having the best strategy and executing that strategy, will be more profitable.
To be able to think fast, you need to “understand the primary drivers of change management” and work at staying plugged into relevant research, and constantly search for new combinations, and work on developing a sense of heightened perception of reality.
Solving a Complex Problem
July 26, 2009
“There is no problem, no matter how difficult, which, if looked at in the proper perspective, cannot be made more complex.” From our long-time friend, (and a great guy) Ken Anderson
I have solved most problems by 1) Not calling them “problems” instead I call them “challenges” at I just do things that allow my mind to “percolate” like long bike rides or showers. Fishing, boat rides, driving a tractor, gardening and golf works too. I don’t know what would work for you, but one thing is for sure - “THE ANSWEAR LIES WITHIN YOU.”
This is also a long time favorite, from our good friend, Mark. “Life is short! Forgive quickly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably… And never regret anything that made you smile.”
Managing Adversity and Change: If you’re looking to book a good program (speech or seminar) that is relevant in these changing times, check out this link.
http://www.speakersbureau.com/frank-candy-speeches/frank-candy-overcoming-adversity.htm
Organizational Tip: Make a master list of the things you would take on a business trip and make a master list of things you would take on a short vacation and a long vacation. Here is a sample of the one I use. http://www.frankcandy.com/suitcase.htm Plus here is a Master Travel Check List on our web site: http://www.speakersbureau.com/travel_checklist.htm
Wise Advice on Investing from 1968
July 25, 2009
Quote: This one is from my Dad in 1968 - he gave my brother and I this good advice.
Good “Make as much as you can. Save as much as you can. Spend wisely on quality, it will last a long time, if you want to double your money quick, fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.”
Innovation, Inspiration and Creativity - Making “IT” Happen
July 16, 2009
Research is important for every professional speaker, author, trainer and consultant. You canno be inspired to get creative and let make the innovation pipeline flow by reading hte old standard news papers and magazines like WSJ, Forbes and Business Week. They need to shake things up, or blow them up, and create a new and better franchise! It’s not print that’s dead, or even print about business that’s dead. It’s old and tired franchises that are dull and boring, franchises that have run out of gas, vision, purpose and energy. They need new leadership, a better vision of what’s valuable and to get in touch with reality for the readers. I have been a subscriber and avid reader for years, and now I find far more reality and value in Fast Company, Inc, Business 2.0, and Wired, but even they are in need of a wake up and shake up from time to time. How about YOU?
One of the ways to shake things up is to take a long break or a sabbatical. Everyone has their own version for doing this, for some, it is a trip around the world, for others it’s a long drive in a camper, car or motorcycle. A hike in the mountains or a sailboat or houseboat and the beach works well too. So does the front and back porch. I call it ‘Porchville’ I have done all of them, so here is my advice: The answer to what works lies within you. Figure out what is going to clear our your head, shake things up and go do IT.
Space Shuttle Endeavour and HOPE!
July 15, 2009
Space shuttle Endeavour blasted off today on the sixth launch attempt, after a month of delays caused first by a hydrogen leak and on-going bad weather delays. We watched the STS-127 Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch from my back yard. We are always awestruck by the innovation, size, power and speed the Space Shuttle in launch mode from Kennedy Space Center on the east coast of Florida . It was a great experience to watch Endeavour launch today, shortly after 6 p.m. EDT as scheduled. The seven-member crew of the Endeavour is slated to deliver a “front porch” for the station’s $1 billion Japanese Kibo complex. The word Kibo means “hope” in Japanese. The orbiter is scheduled to dock at the station on Friday, and return to Earth on July 31. It is one of the ultimate innovative global collabrotives of our time.