I've recently completed writing a one-page strategic plan for The Whale Hunters. The program, designed and written by strategist Laura Posey,takes only about an hour…
Barbara Weaver SmithFebruary 5, 2013
When you combine expert facilitation with visual representations of the outcomes that were achieved in a collaborative manner, you have a living reminder of the…
Barbara Weaver SmithJuly 15, 2011
Isn’t thought leader just old biz jargon? After all, the term’s been knocking around for years, like “headhunter” and “game changer” and “team player.” But…
Barbara Weaver SmithJuly 13, 2011
We are all working at a frenetic pace and when we aren’t reaching sales goals, we panic and work from a place of fear, rather…
Guest BloggerJuly 11, 2011
Many managers (whether in small, mid-sized or large businesses) who survived the very difficult last few years are working hard to come back strong. You…
Guest BloggerJuly 6, 2011
As this economy brings changing market conditions, the process of scouting, or honing in on the preferred customer, becomes essential. It is the dedication to…
Guest BloggerMay 13, 2011
Recently all of you out in the blogosphere have been finding us via the search term “business development tactics.” Curiosity hasn’t killed this cat yet,…
Guest BloggerMay 9, 2011
Many people don’t understand the distinctions between strategy, process and tactics. A strategy is an overall plan to achieve specific, generally long-term, goals. It’s an…
Guest BloggerApril 26, 2011
I’ve always loved this quote by Jim Collins, "If you have more than 3 priorities then you don't have any." For today’s small business owners,…
Guest BloggerApril 18, 2011
Isn’t thought leader just old biz jargon? After all, the term’s been knocking around for years, like “headhunter” and “game changer” and “team player.” But…
Barbara Weaver SmithApril 14, 2011
If you've been in a room with me for more than an hour or so, it's almost guaranteed that you've heard me say the title…
Guest BloggerApril 4, 2011