By Mark Howell, on July 10th, 2008
One of the quotes I refer to almost daily is that "your organization is perfectly designed to produce the results that you’re currently experiencing." Something I picked up from Andy Stanley, a very smart guy. It’s a simple statement. Not a head scratcher. So obvious that you can’t even argue with it.
Tripped across an article [...]
By Mark Howell, on July 8th, 2008
Nothing like moving the couch back out the door. Glad it’s not me!
By Mark Howell, on July 6th, 2008
Picked up How Customers Think by Gerald Zaltman for a little light beach reading…uh, no. Interesting stuff though. And it has so much to do with everything we’re trying to do. Basic premise? Lack of awareness of how customers really think is behind some huge misses in the world of marketing (and a lot more).
"Most [...]
By Mark Howell, on July 4th, 2008
Fireworks later tonight. For now? A great sunset behind the palms. It’ll have to do for this so cal boy. Wed we leave for Rocklin.
By Mark Howell, on July 3rd, 2008
Just checked out the Squidoo site of the day, How to Dispose of Batteries. Good stuff over there. I know this isn’t about strategy or mission or vision, but it is about change…the personal kind. If you’re beginning to switch out your light bulbs to CFLs or conserve water (maybe catching water as you wait [...]