Monthly Archives: July 2011

Lazy Salespeople

Posted on Friday, 22 July 2011 2:47 pm by markpilip

I love being sold. I can even suspend disbelief in the interest of hearing just why I need a $44K CUV instead of a $15K subcompact that will do the job, arguably, just as well. What I can’t stand is … Continue reading →

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Constraints: A Shortcut to Success

Posted on Friday, 22 July 2011 5:01 am by markpilip

It’s still budget season across corporate America and we’re getting to crunch time.  In the first pass of the budget, you invariably include all your wishes for the coming year.  What new initiatives you’d like to take, why, and what … Continue reading →

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When you’re in trouble, the world does not form an opinion about your character based on what you say.  Rather, judgement is based on the length of the line and the stature of those in line who defend you. Like … Continue reading →

Posted on Friday, 22 July 2011 4:00 am by markpilip | Comments Off on The Lines Have It

Small Business? How NOT to Stay Small…

Posted on Wednesday, 20 July 2011 3:55 pm by markpilip

Small and startup businesses have it tough.  You have to be chief cook and bottle-washer, CEO,CFO, CMO, CTO, CPO, CSO and much more, usually without (much) help.  Oh, and how do you stay in touch with your customers in this … Continue reading →

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Malicious Compliance

Posted on Thursday, 7 July 2011 8:51 am by markpilip

Seth Godin’s terrific post on willful ignorance today caused an immediate snap reaction thought: “Malicious Compliance.” Malicious Compliance is what you get from that DMV clerk who falls back on a meticulous compliance with state policy, even when it’s not … Continue reading →

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Planning to Kill Creativity

Posted on Tuesday, 5 July 2011 8:56 am by markpilip

It’s annual planning time for big corporations and many of us are working feverishly on revenue and expense forecasts for existing products, planning our three year product roadmaps, capital budgets, new initiatives and the like.  It’s all very important, especially … Continue reading →

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