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Is it better to be smart or to be lucky?

February 28, 2012/in Nuggets and Encouragement Regarding Strategy and Focus/by Tom Doescher

As many of you are aware, I am fond of asking this rhetorical question, and often I go on to say that I believe I am a lucky guy. My partner, Barbara, likes to take issue with me, saying I am blessed rather than merely lucky. In 65 B.C., Seneca — a Roman dramatist, philosopher, […]

The “Big Three”

February 21, 2012/in Sharpening Your Personal Leadership Skills/by Tom Doescher

After years of observing leaders, reading about pathfinders and trail-blazers, and being a leader myself, here are the top three traits I attribute to world-class leaders. First, they have a high degree of self-knowledge. Socrates knew what he was talking about when he said, “Know thyself.” Second, they manage to stay focused. Most companies and […]

Attitudes of 2nd, 3rd and 4th generations

February 14, 2012/in Nuggets and Encouragement Regarding Strategy and Focus/by Tom Doescher

If the founder of a business is interested in making sure his life’s work continues for many generations down the line, he needs to focus on mentoring the next generation early on, in addition to creating successful products or services. (When I say “next generation,” I mean the next generation of owners and associates.) In […]

Another owner story

February 7, 2012/in Extraordinary Customer/Client Service/by Tom Doescher

Last summer, my car windshield was the target of a stone that cracked the glass. The next morning I went to the grocery store and, in the parking lot, I noticed a pickup truck with a sign advertising “glass replacement” on the side of it. The service this guy provided was world-class. He told me […]

Are you focused?

January 31, 2012/in Nuggets and Encouragement Regarding Strategy and Focus/by Tom Doescher

So many good businesses do not reach their full potential because they try to do everything and never become world-class at anything. The other day I went to a new shop to have my car repaired. The owner had a fixed list of services, and fixed hours. He knows what he does, he does it […]