While presenting on Zoom to those facing the challenges of cancer, I realized the character traits and activities that help them will help you bounce back from these tough times. I became aware of th…
All companies want to achieve a competitive advantage, but most of their methods provide short lived success at best. Listen and learn how you can achieve a sustainable competitive advantage with cus…
Most people today are experience seekers. They are on social media, participate in some type of sports activity, perhaps used a virtual reality device, or participated in some other interactive exper…
In this season of parties and gift giving, it is so easy to make a mistake that you will long regret. When you cross ethical lines, your reputation can be ruined, and your credibility shaken. It can …
Today's buyer 2.0 is bombarded with over 3,000 marketing messages in various mediums every day. Much of the information in those messages is conflicting and contradictory. So, it’s a challenge to sor…
The problem discussed in today’s podcast will not surprise you, but the strategies and tips will help you conquer your prospecting phobia and achieve predictable and profitable results. It’s true mos…
Disengaged employees are the #1 threat to your business. Research by Gallup shows
that only 30% of employees are actively engaged in their work. 50% are not engaged
and 20 % are actively disengaged. …
Good salespeople have become skilled at asking questions to guide the prospect to their solution. But they may be losing deals that could have been made or they are closing a deal that is less than i…
A successful and sustainable implementation of Lean depends upon getting the buy-in of everyone and changing from individuals seeking stardom into a group of connected members seeking team success. J…
I recently attended a Continuous Improvement seminar. Over-and-over again I heard company owners and managers complain that they had a great start and enjoyed some success in implementing Lean but t…
Today, many companies are unknowingly leaking their profits out in a tangled web of office processes. That is because most business processes have just evolved over time as the company grew. The proc…
Hi, it’s Phyllis Mikolaitis continuing my discussion on Lean and Continuous Improvement. Today I want to discuss how getting the selling and buying processes in step can increase your close ratio and…
When most people think of LEAN and Six Sigma, they think of manufacturing, engineers, scientists, and software developers using the tools and processes to improve workflow and cut costs. However, tod…
Great ideas for improvement and savings in your company come from where the action is taking place, not from reading and analyzing reports in the office. Yes, reports and textbooks are important for …
Teams are more creative and achieve higher levels of production and quality than any single person. Companies that empower their teams achieve the desired level of success in implementing and sustai…
Today I am excited to continue my talk on successfully developing a Lean culture that will provide sustainable success.
Toyota and other Japanese firms have been successful in developing a Lean cult…
Hi, it’s Phyllis Mikolaitis, welcome back to our bi-monthly podcast.
Today I am excited to talk to you about how a LEAN strategy and People Centered Leadership can create an environment where your bu…
Storytelling as a Business Strategy is emerging as an essential skill for both leaders and salespeople in companies of any size. Today every company needs to create a strategy or a path to follow and…
Focus can make the difference between winning and losing. Many people in sports call it being in the zone. This is especially evident when they are in events like the Olympics or the final moments of…
Coaching is the most critical element in sustaining the positive impact of training. It is also vital in helping employees to know what is expected, inspiring them, providing recognition, and showing…
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