I went to the dentist this week and was reminded of the time a few years ago when I ignored a toothache for a while, mostly because I hate going to the dentist. It’s nothing against my dentist, but the sound of the drill, the poking with a sharp stick, etc. I could live with […]... Read More
What does your company do well? You probably try to promote your expertise through messages on your website, ads, or social media, but are your claims convincing? Instead of shouting about what makes... Read More
As in many other industries, 2020 proved to be both challenging and eye-opening for the legal profession. With COVID-19, we were faced with new laws and novel issues, and we learned the virtual parame... Read More
As adaptation to the pandemic continues and remote work becomes a permanent feature of business, Indiana has a window of opportunity to reverse past brain drain trends. To do so, city and state leaders need to leverage the confluence of three things: The trend of exiting big cities. Up to 23 million Americans are planning […]... Read More
For a moment, think about your life’s most vivid memories. I’d bet you’re thinking of some exceptional moments: the birth of a child, a graduation, wedding, a professional accomplishment. Our most memorable moments in life are often the ones that are the most incredible. So, why is it that so many people don’t strive for […]... Read More
The pandemic has forced companies of all types to reckon with the challenges of remote work, but it has given those in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry the perfect opportunity to transform their businesses. The impetus for that change is the industry’s ever-growing dependence on technology. Frankly, working from home would have been simple for […]... Read More
The 2020 election began in September 2020 with mail-in voting and finally came to an end on January 6, 2021. Democratic Senate candidates Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock won their respective races in the Georgia runoff elections, resulting in a 50-50 Democrat/Republican split in the U.S. Senate. With Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris slated to cast […]... Read More
Data-driven decision-making is good for business. It’s been proven that the organizations that rely on data to inform decision-making grow faster and are more profitable than those that don’t.... Read More
As a new year begins, especially one following a year so unpredictable and unprecedented, it makes sense to think about what successful leadership in 2021 will look like. While the timeless principles of leadership still remain, what does the context of today, of virtual work and constant change tell us about what skills will help […]... Read More
“Uncertainty is the only certainty there is.” It is doubtful that John Allen Paulos was pondering taxation and financial planning when he made this claim, but the sentiment applies. We are in the midst of a presidential transition, often accompanied by change across many spectrums. Political campaigns are riddled with promises and assurances, yet what […]... Read More
Wondering why you can’t get that new washer/dryer delivered next week, find your favorite products on store shelves or even get a desk for your newly discovered home office? Chalk it up to the long, strange year importers are navigating. Our company made 2020 freight predictions back in December 2019. Never would we have predicted […]... Read More
With small to mid-market businesses especially vulnerable during this time, these companies must be agile and nimble to adjust in ever-changing times.... Read More
When remote work first began, you were likely focused on getting your work done and not using the webcam any more than necessary. As weeks became months, and months may lead to a new way of working long-term, we must begin to conscious consider our virtual presence. How are you being seen? And is your […]... Read More
Five pharmaceutical companies are in final stages of accelerated clinical studies for a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine.... Read More
As organizations adapt to change brought about by the pandemic, many contemplate how long it will take for our world to return to normal.... Read More
We can help you implement servant leadership in your small business. One of the services we at Inspire Results provide is to modify content and tools generally written for large corporations and make it useful for small business owners. This month we’re defining how to implement servant leadership in your small business. The good news […]... Read More
If you are like me, you have been on hundreds of conference calls in the past. They were a brilliant solution to remote communication requiring only a phone, a number to the bridge line, and a passcod... Read More
“You did a good job!” Aren’t those nice words to hear? Most of us appreciate a little appreciation once in a while. But there’s one surefire way to make recognition backfire. That word, appreciation, comes equipped with two dictionary definitions. The first is obvious: “recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.” […]... Read More
COVID-19 has affected each of our lives in various ways and has affected many businesses and the economy quite drastically. Aside from the pandemic itself, additional requirements pertaining to health and safety, social distancing, job-protected leave and more have left employers scrambling to keep up with the rapidly changing regulatory environment. Plaintiff’s lawyers have leapt […]... Read More
Business owners commonly — and often correctly — feel as though they’re the hardest-working person in their business, leading them to wonder how to hold others accountable.... Read More
