More often than not, I encounter business owners and individuals who are so concerned with the competition that they lose sight of their own unique and powerful place in the market. When you spend most of your time checking up on your competition, or trying to model what other people are doing, you can’t help but question your own way of doing things. If so-and-so at Awesome Insurance Agency is sponsoring the town’s annual holiday parade, then why shouldn’t you put your name on one of those … [Read more...] about Comparison to Confidence
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Think About Diversity of Thought
A business that recognizes and develops a culture that operates on acceptance can overcome diversity-related business challenges. Increasing performance through enhanced engagement is just the beginning. But what is diversity? We usually define diversity by what we can see – age, gender, race, sexual orientation and ethnicity. What most of us miss is diversity of thought. The ways in which different individuals process circumstances deserves just as much consideration as any other difference. … [Read more...] about Think About Diversity of Thought
Local Businesses Optimistic About Holiday Shopping
From small independent shops to large nationwide retailers, Flagstaff businesses are looking forward to customers’ increasing confidence in the economy and planned generosity with gifts. In fact, the National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates sales to be up this November and December, the traditional holiday sales period, by 2.3 percent across the United States. That is a marked improvement over the dismal 3.9 percent drop in sales in 2008 and the 0.4 percent gain in … [Read more...] about Local Businesses Optimistic About Holiday Shopping
