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Time to Add Gratitude to Your Life—And Your Company's Culture!
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them." John F. Kennedy This time of year is when we at SAMC reflect on the past and prepare for the future. It is also a time to express our appreciation and gratitude […]
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A 5 Step Checklist to Help Businesses Facing the "Value-Challenge"
As we work with clients or conduct workshops, we are finding a recurring frustration: CEOs who believe they sell "value" are losing bids over pricing issues. They are realizing that being a "value-add" solutions provider is not as valued as it used to be. And they're having to admit that if […]
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Celebrating the Simon Initiative for Entrepreneurship
A day filled with excitement and insights as women gather to launch the Simon Initiative for Entrepreneurship. It is not every day that you get a chance to do what you really want to do! Andi and I have been fortunate. We have been successful entrepreneurs who grew our businesses and are now […]
Guest Blogs
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Mary Beth Nelsen: How Employees Who Refuse To Change Can Damage Your Entire Business
From Guest Blogger Mary Beth Nelsen I had just finished a 3-day training program. My husband asked what in the world could require three whole days. Thinking he was actually interested, I began to explain the process, including skills development, change management, practice, gaining […]
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Elisa Spain: How Ego Diversification Can Be The Key To Satisfaction And Joy
From Guest Blogger Elisa Spain Ego Diversification What does it mean to diversify your ego? Does that even make sense? In the investment world, diversification is de rigueur. Anyone who works with an investment advisor has heard them talk about the benefits of holding a […]
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Can Marvel Comics Make You Love Blue Ocean Strategy?
From Guest Blogger Michael Olenick The idea that higher value and lower cost are incompatible is taken as an assumption. Better things cost more, right? Sometimes that’s true, but not always. Blue Ocean Strategy theorizes the relationship can be broken, that higher value can be delivered at […]