Doug hit it out of the park with that post – he wrote the road map for leaders that applies across industries in general. Thank you for sharing the link here.

M

12 Ways To Increase Performance During Soft Markets & Shrinking Budgets is posted on http://www.howitzdunnmanagement.com/

Tami

All great questions – there is so much we are doing at Mills that works right into this thought process. And, in the same respect I would say we are not perfect and are not pursuing every avenue with the same alacrity but we are mindful of the new reality in business.

What gets difficult with this blog specifically and the voice I choose to write in is that I made a conscience choice six years to try and keep my dialog apart from the companies I represent during business hours. Nearly 2000 post and three name changes later, I have managed to keep mostly true to that. Now that is not to suggest that you won't see another blog dedicated to the results that Mills has enjoyed over the past year. And, the results that are in the making. You just will likely not see it here.

Now if that is a put off – I can appreciate it and there are certainly alternatives to choose from. What I would respectfully encourage however, is to be mindful that seeds are planted by the most unlikely exchanges – results are many times born out of thoughts. That is to kindly suggest rereading your favorite Napoleon Hill book.

Question for you – did Napoleon Hill have accomplishment or results under his belt when he penned what is likely one of the most famous books in all sales circles – not anything meaningful…but he gleaned ideas, thoughts and realities from the most famously successful man of the times. He wrote about his thoughts and his things and his accomplishments – and, the public loved him for it. That is not to suggest a utopia bent with respect to me but I have enjoyed a great community in both on-line comments and off-line emails because of this blog. And, I have been introduced to and have developed relationships with some crazy cool people (I would consider you one in that group). For that I feel blessed.

Likewise for you and your community [which I am a part of] – I enjoy, for the most part, reading about the accomplishments/results of Urbane and Paragon. It's a different voice – not any more right, wrong or than my own – just different. And, that is okay. At least in my book. It is what makes social media – well – social.

Have a compelling evening and a results full week – I look forward to more dialog as it is borderline engaging )

Thank you as always for taking the time to poise good questions – they are always invited…

Great hearing from you, it's been way too long. I know exactly what you are referring to and it is to bad as you are crazy talented! I trust your new adventures are far different in that regard…

Jean's comment IS reality, folks are leaving our industry because most of what you post about is Lip Service in many companies, You are in a position to take a stand, and you likely have, the intent is NOT to put you on the spot, But lets start talking about what we are DOING for better change, Some of us, You included have the wherewithal to Change Things, Are We Doing That? If Not, Why?

Thank you for taking the time to comment – it means a lot.

You are so right on – shouting the praises of someone from the rooftops goes a long way in building loyalty. People really just want to know that you genuinely care – and, if you do – they will care back in the way of service…

Hope your week is one packed with progress…

I really enjoyed this and have to say that I am one for the 'soft stuff'. I also believe that in the current condition public recognition is so important as most of us have had to cut back on the monetary incentives. However, public praise and thank you's are free so they should both be used generously!

It is true – sad part is that so many leaders and employees live in a world full of numb – living with a, “it is what it is,” mantra. They think and feel that nothing will ever change and, as Lisa's indicates, not much does. Tap into progress and the sky really is the limit.

Thank you for taking the time -