I Found A Weakness!  Quick, Hide It!

There is a gross flaw in the fundamental way our society seems to view weakness and imperfection. The fairy tale lives depicted in social media posts propagate and exacerbate the problem. Yet, its roots extend back far before the existence of the Internet. People have probably been hiding defects si...

10.30.19 2:46 AM - Comment(s)

It appears inevitable, and perhaps even to be expected, that every work place has the proverbial water cooler, the locale for various employees gathering, gossiping, and spreading the different rumor of the day. As modern technology has evolved, however, the water cooler has become more global. Soci...

10.30.19 2:46 AM - Comment(s)
Who Will Help Me Plant the Wheat?
Leadership involves clearly communicating a vision. To those wishing to tilt the odds of success in their favor, I advise focusing a great deal on attracting, hiring, developing, and maintaining the best team members possible. Then, empower your team!
10.23.19 3:09 AM - Comment(s)
Did He Say Something About a Mud Poodle?

In order to sustain, businesses must perpetually seek to increase their value proposition. Value is composed of four primary constituents: the customer experience, quality, convenience, and pricing. Assuming you're not fortunate enough to be running a monopoly, you will need to always look for ...

10.15.19 8:42 PM - Comment(s)
Sleeping...er...Working with the Enemy

There are few things worse than working with someone with whom you have ongoing conflict, whether he be your boss, a coworker, or an employee. The only thing worse, perhaps, is the emotional distress experienced by those with ongoing conflict with a member of their family (e.g. spouse). A strong cas...

10.10.19 12:04 AM - Comment(s)
Not What I Thought It Would Be
When is the last time you updated your plan? Does your plan include strategies to address emerging challenges and changes in the market? As is so often the case, the solution is neither a silver bullet nor a magic pill.
09.09.19 12:08 AM - Comment(s)
The 4 Obligations of Management
What are the 4 Obligations of Management that may help you become an exceptional manager and eventually help your team, department and your organization to run smoothly? Michael Bickert, President of Bickert Management Inc. discusses the 4 Obligations of Management that every Manager, team member an...
08.23.19 10:12 AM - Comment(s)
Why Are You Doing That!?
Discover the power of asking 'Why?' with BMI. Clarify objectives, eliminate wasted efforts, and improve efficiency for lasting business success. Make 'Why?' your guiding principle in business strategy.
08.16.19 10:43 AM - Comment(s)
High Risk, High Reward Marketing (Part 2)
This is the second part of an analysis of the best- and worst-case outcomes by utilizing anthropomorphic marketing techniques
08.09.19 5:03 AM - Comment(s)
High Risk, High Reward Marketing
Explore high-risk, high-reward marketing with BMI, focusing on anthropomorphic techniques. Learn when and how to apply successful marketing strategies. Stay tuned for more insights in our next blog entry
08.03.19 3:02 AM - Comment(s)