Leading: Growth matters
Photo: iStock.com/RomoloTavani Growth for the sake of growth is not a worthy goal. But growth matters, and I’ll share some reasons why with you....
Is It Because You’re a Great Leader?
When business is going well, is it because you’re a great leader? It can be tempting to think so, but you’d be wrong. Success...
Power of 3
It does seem as though many things come in 3’s. In my case, at least, trying to keep more than 3 major initiatives in...
Leading: What to do when something goes wrong
Leading, and managing a business within that broader concept, is challenging enough when the economy is strong, your labor force is plentiful and motivated,...
Thankful
Being thankful isn’t something you do; being thankful is something you are. It is a way of being. There is a lot of buzz...
Real or Imagined?
When changes occur in your business environment, or your life for that matter, how do you perceive them? That answer depends greatly on the...
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Ideas Without Action
Humans have a remarkable capacity to envision ideas. Some have the ability to test them and put them to work. On the other hand,...
Prepare for Performance
If you want to run a marathon, you’d better train for it. If you want to run a business, you’d better do the same....
TwentySixPointTwo
It seems appropriate to spell it out, since the numerals 26.2 simply don’t adequately describe the enormity of a marathon. One very long, continuous...
Leading: Adjust the Sails
“Our Destiny is shaped by our Thoughts and Actions. We cannot direct the wind, but we can Adjust the Sails.” I’ve kept this picture...
Bill Dellecker
I’ve been fortunate to experience wide-ranging aspects of business leadership, through years spent developing agricultural and horticultural service firms. Those experiences have taught me that great companies are built by inspired people, working toward shared goals in an environment of mutual respect and trust. My professional career is dedicated to helping people and companies realize their potential: People first; Purpose second; Details always.
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