Dan Arens

Grow your business: First impressions

Sam walked up to the host stand of the restaurant. The person working that day was texting someone and had her back turned to the incoming customers who were waiting for a table, including Sam.... Read More

Business growth: Project failure

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work,” Thomas Edison is known to have said. Project failure is a persistent and costly challenge in business, affecting organizations of every size and industry.... Read More

Business growth: Manage your day

"Until we can manage time, we can manage nothing else," Peter Drucker is known to have said. In the ever increasingly fast paced world of today, being an effective manager of your time continues to be an essential element for, not only your success and well-being, but the growth of your company.... Read More

Business growth: Think strategically

Benjamin Franklin said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Strategic thinking is one of the least appreciated, yet one of the most essential capabilities in modern organizations. ... Read More

Grow your business: Profit, growth, or both?

The trade-off between profit and growth does not have to be an “either/or” proposition. The solution depends on many factors including overall company goals, life cycle stage, industry position, and stockholder expectations. The Weighted Average Cost of Capital is one pathway for developing an answer to the dilemma.... Read More

Business growth: The power of praise

"Too often we underestimate the power of a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment," author and motivational speaker Leo Buscaglia is known to have said. In today’s competitive business environment, organizations constantly search for ways to enhance employee engagement, improve performance, and build strong workplace cultures. One of the most effective and often overlooked tools leaders have at their disposal is praise.... Read More

Business growth: Mentoring

Mentoring has long been recognized as an indispensable tool for individual growth. It is far more than just advice-giving, it is a dynamic relationship that encourages growth, builds confidence, and unlocks individual potential.... Read More

Business growth: Leadership and active listening

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply,” Stephen Covey is known to have said. Active listening is one of the most essential and yet most underestimated skills in leadership development. ... Read More

Business growth: You too can be extraordinary

Extraordinary people are typically those who achieve exceptional success, make meaningful contributions, or inspire others. While talent plays a role, decades of research in psychology and leadership demonstrate that extraordinary individuals share a set of learnable attitudes, behaviors, and mindsets.... Read More

Business growth: Coaching

Coaching has emerged as one of the most effective methods for personal and professional development. Unlike traditional management, coaching emphasizes partnership, self-discovery, and goal-oriented growth.... Read More