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“Turning Fragility Into Agility” by Jeffrey Tefertiller offers a comprehensive guide for executives looking to revolutionize their approach to service delivery. In addition to being an author, Jeffrey is a business owner, IT leader, adjunct professor, and Edmond resident. He directs his experience and viewpoints at IT leaders, but this book has some takeaways that will benefit leaders in any service-related functions.
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Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach before a big presentation? Or have you noticed your face turning red when angry? Have you experienced tension in your neck or throughout your body? Your body is trying to tell you something important – it’s time we started listening!
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In 2023, 41% of small businesses were victims of cybersecurity attacks, up from 38% in 2022 and 22% in 2021. Even with this knowledge, most small businesses do not have a cybersecurity plan or cybersecurity insurance.
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After over 47 years in the investment business and working with all kinds of people, I’ve seen a lot in the markets. When it comes to investing, are you a long-term investor or a trader? There’s a big difference. Long-term investing is certainly a good idea and a noble goal. But when people say they will hold an investment forever, most will either make infinity or zero. I’ve never heard of a stock going to infinity, so ultimately, what happens is that they make zero.
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If you are in business, then you most likely hear the word “networking” often. There are about as many ways to network as there are colors in a rainbow! It can be formal, like a BNI networking group, or informal, by meeting people at your church. Organizations like your local chambers of commerce or special interest groups like a real estate agent association also host many networking events.
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I am often asked for my thoughts on inflation. Of course, I don’t like it any more than you do. To borrow a phrase from a famous rock song, Americans “Can’t Get No Satisfaction.” At least not concerning how people think things are going in general. According to the research company Gallup Inc., Americans have been generally grumpy for two decades. Their regular monthly survey, which shows public satisfaction with “the way things are going,” was over 70% in 2000, dropped below 50% in 2004, and is now down another 20 points to only 23%. Wow! Talk about being in a foul mood.
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Networking can be intimidating and even scary to someone uncomfortable in an unfamiliar situation with unfamiliar people. This kind of situation is exhilarating for others and presents a fun challenge to make new friends. If you are the kind of person who is uncomfortable walking into a room with people you don’t know, you are not alone! According to the 2010 Census, about 16.8% of our population fears meeting new people. That is 39.4 million people who self-reported that they have this fear!
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Do you like wasting your time? Do you think your prospects or clients like their time wasted? I imagine the answer to that is a resounding “No!” Yet when you respond to RFPs, create the “perfect” presentation, or even quote a number off the top of your head without the right information, you may be doing just that.
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Work is good. Faith is good. Can they be good together? I won’t belabor the false dichotomy of faith vs. career since we have discussed this topic in previous articles. But if Christians believe that God made humans to work and that by working, humans can experience their God-given identity as caretakers of creation, then Christians should enjoy their work. God made work good.
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One of the most critical aspects for any company is the strategic allocation of capital. Wise investment decisions can propel a business toward growth and sustainability, while poor choices can lead to financial stagnation or decline.
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