Business Advice


Think Strategy -- Tell Me You Are Sure!

ImageI try to stay five steps ahead of my competition. Problem is, I’m not sure who that is. To be safe....let me exhibit another mean crossover. Faced with complex, open-ended, ever-changing challenges, organizations realize that constant, ongoing innovation is critical if they want to stay ahead of the competition.

Think Strategy -- Home before dark

ImageArriving home before dark, feeling like little has been accomplished, is not really work life balance. Sitting frustrated in a garage, driveway or parking space, staring at a gas gauge that seems to always flirt with E, is stress. You might like to think its’ brainstorming. Not so much. Times like these have many anemic to chaos. Get dressed...I'll write a quick prescription.

THE BARON INSIGHT (Seize the Opportunity to Double Your Income)

ImageSome people are content earning a few more dollars a month, while others desire to be liquid millionaires long before they retire. The difference between the two groups is merely belief and a choice of focus. So be sure to choose wisely, realizing that there are strategies that build great wealth and strategies for those of modest wants. For those who procrastinate or are indecisive, time will make the decision for them. Unfortunately, the consequences of that decision are often not to their liking.

Think Strategy -- George the Monkey

ImageMinding my business...reading a book (PR 2.0). The air thickened and I felt a growing lump in my throat. Let me back up. Returning to Baltimore, I’m seated next to an energetic five year old a few miles in the air. He was all over the place - grandmother had little control. Bless her heart! Conversation initiated...Cayden (nice name) asks my name. He didn’t like it. Suggested my name should be George...George the Monkey.

Think Strategy -- Rhythm All Jacked Up

ImageSome steps take you to what you want, others lead you astray ... moving towards what you think you want.  Wrong move...now what?  Dancing towards personal success in your professional space is the desire.  A good tune always helps.  I can’t think of a time since 2001, more critical and more challenging, for the average dancer – rather employee or entrepreneur than now.

Think Strategy -- You Could Be Next

ImageYou could be next.  Not to loose your home; but to loose your job.  What would happen if your employer, Department Head, or VP weren’t telling the complete truth?  Understating the health of the organization or the team.  Specifics aren’t the issue - there are far too many variables.  The point of this piece is that you must always ensure that you are in a position to negotiate, run, or rebound should the situation appear unfavorable.