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do more of the work that matters mostMost of us spend more time working than we do anything else. That’s why I’m obsessed with finding ways to do more of the work that matters most so that our work is more strategic and filled with purpose. This is my mission for FulfillingStrategy.com.
Man Often Becomes What He Believes Himself to Be (Mahatma Gandhi)
People will say you’re too old, too young, too ugly, too pretty, too fat, too thin, too inexperienced, too jaded to chase that big dream. You should be more realistic. They simply don’t want you to get hurt. Those are their beliefs. Let them keep them. They have no...
How Strategic Planning Drove 19% CAGR | A View from the Top Interview
When a leader as accomplished as Craig Funkhouser agrees to share some of his wisdom, we need to listen. So I did. I had the honor of interviewing Craig to learn more about the transformation he led at Shorr Packaging Corp (Shorr) during his tenure as CEO and how...
Why Discomfort IS the Currency of Your Dreams
"Discomfort is the currency of your dreams." Brook Castillo Have truer words been spoken? Recall any significant achievement you've accomplished. Was it riddled with ups and downs, times when you thought it seemed impossible, and wanted to quit? Always! I know this,...
Kill the Company This Strategic Planning Season
Idea In Brief: Perspective changes everything. Kill the Company is a bold approach to generate inventive growth opportunities, uncover blind spots, and fuel engagement in the strategic planning process. Learn how to use this perspective-changing tool to help your...
Need Innovation? Challenge Your Assumptions.
Idea In Brief: Innovation is critical to sustained success, and disruption can come when you least expect it. Challenging your strategic assumptions is a great way to take an outsider's view to identify inventive opportunities and expose potential disruptive...
How to Get Customer Insights Continuously and Easily
Annual surveys and customer feedback are terrific ways to get the insights to inform you strategic planning and operating plans. An even better approach is to find ways to collect customer insights throughout your customer's journey continuously. Having multiple data...
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