Great Leaders Think Dirty Thoughts
As we climb the corporate ladder, we catch on that people on the lower rungs do the tactical, heavy work. Further up the ladder, they get to sit at desks and focus on strategy. So, we set our sights on the [...]
Pay Attention To Re-Branding Details
In my last article, I wrote about the importance of thinking through the details of company projects and programs. As a leader, maybe you won't won't be the one getting your hands dirty in the details, but you have to at [...]
Nothing Worse Than The Wrong Problem Solved Properly
"There's nothing worse than bad coffee brewed properly." That's a quote by Tim Kern. He was a coffee guru at Starbucks Coffee. A long-time employee who was caught a the lay-off sweep a couple of years ago. The artwork is from [...]
Do You Flemish?
Huh? Am I asking you are from Belgium? Or have a cold… phlegmish? No. No. Do you flemish? To “flemish” is to coil the loose end of the lines* (ropes) used when boating. It is an attractive and safe way (reduces [...]
Disney Imagineer Jargon: “Berm” & “Contradictions”
The Imagineers at The Disney Company, the folks who dream-up theme parks and make them a reality, have created their own terms that allow quick understanding. The Imagineer TermsBerm - A raised earthen barrier, typically heavily landscaped, which serves to prevent [...]
Reducing Litter at Bank ATMs… and Brand Litter at Your Company
Automated Teller Receipts (ATM) litter is a nuisance. More times than not, the area around an ATM looks like what's pictured below... a carpet of discarded transaction receipts. Do you even notice this anymore because it has become the standard appearance [...]