Are there ways you could improve internal efficiency, bolster productivity, and ultimately make more on your bottom line? Though you may already think that everything is optimized to run like clockwork, you may not have an accurate understanding of the big picture. The best businesses in the world constantly improve themselves, but you can’t improve… Read more »
Do you have doubts about your ability to succeed? Have you met with naysayers along the way? Has your confidence been shaken? Well, perhaps my experience will give you hope. As a plumber’s son, my dad told me that I didn’t know what end of the plunger to use (and he was right). By age… Read more »
The One-Hour Interview By: John Ruh Like most of you, I have been intrigued, challenged and frustrated by the recent business climate. It has stimulated me to think again about how we account for the truly extraordinary, exceptional people — the creative thinkers, the outstanding performers, the dynamic catalysts for change. What is the secret… Read more »
Is It Possible For You To Achieve Your Vision? By: John Ruh Everyone has a vision. You may call it your goals, expectations, ambitions, life’s purpose, or hopes and dreams, but no matter what you call it, it is there! For years, I have been intrigued about how we account for the truly extraordinary, exceptional… Read more »
Do you know where your business is going? Are you headed towards financial freedom and success or are you setting yourself up for disaster? In order to have a clear understanding of where your business is going, you need two things: realistically achievable goals and a way to measure your progress. If you lack either… Read more »
It’s time to start thinking about your business plan for next year. You might be thinking that it’s too early to start planning for the following year, but you would be remiss if you waited too long. The following are some things you can proactively do to prepare and improve your Chicago Business for the… Read more »
3 Simple Steps for Annual Business Planning Leader to Leader By: John Ruh Chicago Business Planning and continuous Improvement. We absolutely/positively must complete 2015 well (take care of business), get our strategic initiatives (continuous improvement projects) completed and design a super game plan (be it individual, departmental, or company) so we can enroll the support… Read more »
We all… Must absolutely, positively create vision and goals that excite us. During this hectic time of year when you are dealing with day-today business issues, Thanksgiving and Christmas break/distractions completing the end of year matters and more, it may seem like a task that can wait. However, this task is critical and it takes… Read more »
Employees are human beings, and as such, they are anything but static. Though we would like to think that after we have selected and hired the candidate with the greatest talent, skills, and value, they may not always perform to the best of their abilities. Humans are dynamic and complex by nature, and work stress,… Read more »
Perhaps the most difficult thing you have to do as a business leader is to define your culture. Most of us are busy trying to address the multitude of daily business problems we face like sales issues, people problems, cash flow and the like. So why, given all these other hands-on challenges, is it important to… Read more »
