Guest Commentary: 3 Ways Retail Stores Can Survive In The Age Of Amazon And E-Commerce
The crumbling of several brick-and-mortar giants continues during the rise of e-commerce, led by Amazon. Some of those still in business are attempting to improve their online capabilities as a way to compete better in the changing landscape.
Guest Commentary: Stop Trying To Do Too Much
In this hyper-aware, hyper-competitive world in which we’ve found ourselves, I’d like everyone to do one huge thing: less.
Guest Commentary: Can You Make Your Competition Raise Their Prices?
For some time in my younger years, I took martial arts. Aside from showing up and yelling a lot, you were expected to listen. And practice and practice and practice.
Guest Commentary: Time To Catch The Spirit
“The human spirit is something we all share; you cannot see human spirit on your organizational chart, but it’s there! Let us remind ourselves that the future is in the hands of our employees,” writes Dr. Passante in this week’s guest commentary.
Guest Commentary: This Doesn’t Have To Happen Anymore
Each year, about 33,000 people die in traffic crashes. The advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) on my Subaru cost an extra $1,500.
Guest Commentary: Industry Optimism Abounds
Babcox Editor Mary DellaValle looks at just a few of the reasons all signs are pointing up for the aftermarket in 2018.
Guest Commentary: Has Loyalty In Business Left The Building?
Loyalty is a value-add – to both customers and employees – and should be ingrained in the company’s value proposition and mission statement. Loyalty is a competitive advantage.
Guest Commentary: Courage To Collaborate
Winning for oneself can have a downside and cloud our judgment. Courage in leadership starts with taking a selfless approach.
Guest Commentary: A Living, Breathing Brand Strategy
A company’s brand is certainly a significant part of its fiber and personality. It is part of the glue that holds together the mortar (reputation) and brick (culture) that powers the organization. The brand helps to drive greatness.
Guest Commentary: The Power Of Kindness
Clearly measuring the performance of the leader is understood and paramount to the long-term value of the organization. That said, I submit there is another dimension to leadership that needs to be considered – relationships.
