Author Archives: Jeff Barnhart
Gone Fishing: CMA CEO Manages Work-Life Balance
As the CEO of a small entrepreneurial business, it can be a 24-hours, seven days a week, 365-days-a-year environment. Most of my waking hours are spent thinking about ways to improve business. It’s easy to do. It’s your baby, your … Continue reading
FIFA Reminds Us Why Accountability and Transparency Always Need to be Top of Mind
A second corruption scandal is rocking the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) governing body, shining a light onto executive leadership and the importance of accountability and transparency. Here are some ways to prevent issues among your organization’s leadership: Expect transparency … Continue reading
Google: Mobile Friendly Web Pages or Else
Google rolled out updates last week that would discriminate against websites that are not mobile friendly, possibly causing a sharp decrease in traffic for businesses. Searches will favor sites where text is readable without tapping or zooming, tap targets are … Continue reading
Spring into Golf Season and Grow Your Business
With the warm spring weather around the corner, I am looking forward to getting back on the golf course, both for business and pleasure. Golf for business isn’t a recreational activity; it is a business development tool. Participating in organized … Continue reading
Big Game, Big Ads, Big Lessons Learned
Oh, that blue pill! The Budweiser puppy had us teary and empowerment was an overarching, feel-good theme, yes we are still talking about the commercials from this year’s Super Bowl. And lot of lessons have emerged from the analysis of … Continue reading
New Year’s Resolution: Build Customer Loyalty
We’ve made some New Year’s resolutions to refocus ourselves on great customer service in 2015. Here is our list…feel free to make it yours, too: Really take the time to listen to your clients. When clients are speaking with you, … Continue reading
Giving Back to the Community this Holiday Season
The holiday season is officially upon us! This time of the year offers family and friends not only the time to come together and celebrate but also the opportunity to give back to the community.
Bringing Your Company Together
Celebrating traditions is a great way to bring your organization together and define your culture. Looking to attract new talent? Company traditions allow for your business to stand out among companies in Corporate America. Traditions highlight your culture and give a … Continue reading
4 Things We Can Learn About Social Media from the ALS #IceBucketChallenge
The ALS #IceBucketChallenge has grown beyond a national campaign into a worldwide phenomenon. Here’s how it works: People who accept the challenge make a donation and dump a bucket of ice water over their head, which gives them the right … Continue reading
Why Catering to Exceptions Can Be Detrimental to Your Business
Dealing with exceptions both in personal life and in business is more often than not, the norm. The caveat for business leaders however, is having the propensity to identify the difference between what your expectations of the norm are, as … Continue reading