A conversation between two characters in an episode of “Blue Bloods” made me think: Some folks are great at being a Fixer (problem solver) Others are great at being a Decider (in the face of difficult choices) But, sometimes, all you can do in a given situation is be a good Wingman. And, more often …
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Story Telling
In business, stories are facts wrapped in context and delivered with emotions. Your assertions and opinions have limited currency with your listeners vs opinions about you coming from people they trust (like a close friend) vs their own deductions based on the stories you share. (Endowment Bias at work?!) Back up opinions (and facts) with …
Work Force
Simon Sinek points out, “100% of employees, customers and investors are people. If you don’t understand people, you don’t understand business.” I completely agree, and will add: 100% of distribution agents, channel partners, suppliers and key stakeholders are also people. Human Resources (#HR) is viewed by many as a fluffy specialization, and often perceived as …