In the Distance Success is often seen as a distant peak, but reaching it is a one-step-at-a-time process. Like climbing a mountain, the journey starts with a single step and progresses through consistent effort - ide... Goals Persistence Success
Interconnectedness I read a recent article from the Harvard Business Review titled, 6 Strategic Concepts That Set High-Performing Companies Apart . Of the six strategic concepts cited, four were directly related to inte... Case Study Decisions
The Elevation is Irrelevant In the last 8 days, I've had participants in our Business Growth Strategy Masterclass with experience ranging from, just started "solopreneurs" to seasoned business professionals with experience in mu... Success
A proven process. I promise. A Simple Proven Process Strategy Guidemap training works because it follows a proven process. As we begin, and throughout the training, you'll provide relevant company information by answering a few q... Guidemap Training
The Switch I once heard a mature and seasoned leader share an experience they had as a young person working for a railroad company. Their story centered on a switchman - the person responsible for pulling a leve... Decisions Guidemap Strategy
Simplifying Strategic Decisions Two Key Elements Strategic business decisions rely on two key elements: direction and information. Direction Strategic direction entails maintaining a clear picture of where you are and where you want... Core Strategy Decisions Market Research Strategy
AI for Business I've observed the following in working with small businesses lately. Occasionally I hear "AI technology seems pretty useful for big companies that can afford it." Others say something like “How do I g... Innovation Resources
If I Had a "Do-over" In my role as a certified business analyst and regional director for the Utah Small Business Development Center network, I've had the privilege of advising hundreds of small businesses and aspiring en... Case Study Strategy Tactics
Etymology Etymology is the study of the origin of a word and the historical development of its meaning. I've found etymology to be an instructive and enjoyable way of understanding concepts at a deeper level. S... Management Strategy
Think "and" not "versus" Business tactics are quite visible. Strategy is below the surface - giving direction to and upholding tactics. All men can see the tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out ... Strategy Tactics
Get Out of The Forest This post is short. Why? Because I'm attempting to show why strategy comes first, in 30 seconds or less - and we are at 8 seconds already. So here goes. Imagine you are in a forest and you want to get... Management Strategy Success Tactics
Key Questions The Questions What is strategy? What is your strategy? What is the next step in implementing your strategy? These three questions are the basis for the Strategy Guidemap training process. The question... Decisions Growth Management Strategy Success Training