Are your employees “New Rope” or “Wet Twine”? The answer predicts how far you and your agency will go. What’s the difference? New Rope is strong; Wet Twine is not. This isn’t literally about physical strength—it’s about the...
What happens when 14,000 marketers get together in one place? Lots of learning, networking, and fun at INBOUND 2015 in Boston! With an event that big, everyone’s going to have their own take. Here’s my “10 things” recap from INBOUND 2015 based...
Agency owners often come to me for consulting help after their key employees resign. They say things like: “Two employees quit without notice in the last month. When I walk through the office, people stop talking.” “My highest-billing employee...
—”The ones behind you are cheaper.” The Rite-Aid cashier pointed to an endcap, as I waited in line today to pay for my 12-pack of store-brand toilet paper. She was right—a national brand was on deep-discount this week, saving me a couple dollars. I...
A friend coaches a youth roller derby team. Although my advisory clients tend not to throw temper tantrums, there’s a key similarity—as coaches, we’re both helping people reach their full potential. Are you making time to coach your employees? If not, you...
