by sphmGNkLZHUbMOuFBPCk | Jul 31, 2018 | Facilitation, General Business
Closing a meeting is a like closing on a new home. The closing date means you’ve successfully accomplished a home search and survived the lending process. It also means the moving process is just beginning and the real action is about to commence. Similarly, closing a...
by sphmGNkLZHUbMOuFBPCk | Jul 16, 2018 | Outdoor
Professional Hunter, a title some hunters assume due to their hunting prowess and success. But, it’s an earned title in Africa. On my recent 10-day hunt in South Africa, I meet some wonderful professional hunters – or “PH” as they’re called. A PH is required to...
by sphmGNkLZHUbMOuFBPCk | Jul 3, 2018 | Facilitation, General Business
“Wasted time”, “Redundant”, “Nothing is accomplished” and “No clear purpose;” these phrases appeared on sticky notes after I’d asked participants to post a meeting complaint. The question was asked as a part of a facilitation training I conducted and by the end of the...
by sphmGNkLZHUbMOuFBPCk | Jun 7, 2018 | Outdoor
As the long winter finally comes to a close, my mind goes straight to camping season. I have a seasonal campsite at a 1280 acre campground in Richmond, Minnesota. This will be my third full season and every year it seems like it can’t come fast enough. This year’s...
by sphmGNkLZHUbMOuFBPCk | May 25, 2018 | General Business
You may be thinking; “Of course you know your customers or you wouldn’t be in business.” Now, if your business is consistently growing, you could be right. If growth isn’t happening, let me share some advice. Many businesses assume they know customers and no longer...