by Chris Getman | Nov 18, 2018
It sucks when things aren’t clear. Right? Whenever there’s ambiguity around anything (like directions, expectations, rules, responsibilities, goals, etc.,) it causes stress. And stress is a real problem that can hamstring a business. It will cost you people, and...
by Chris Getman | Nov 13, 2018
We’ve all been there. Your spouse gives you the silent treatment. Your coworker leaves you hanging on a project so you look bad. The deflective of response “you’re being too sensitive, I was just kidding.” But they weren’t, you know they weren’t. Passive aggressive...
by Chris Getman | Oct 30, 2018
Mission statements are dead. Those dull paragraphs, filled with vague aspirations of “to help people and businesses throughout the world realize their full potential”* are a way of the past. Today’s customers simply do not have the time or will to...
by Chris Getman | Jan 1, 2018
Ingredient Branding is a marketing strategy where a component or an ingredient of a product or service is pulled into the spotlight and given it’s own identity. Everyone is familiar with the now famous “Intel Inside”, and it’s...
by Chris Getman | Mar 16, 2017
Are you struggling to keep up with the demands of your job as an account manager? Do you find yourself constantly getting sidetracked by interruptions and unable to focus on your goals? If so, it’s time to have a plan. In this blog post, we’ll discuss...
by Chris Getman | Apr 18, 2016
Companies who use non-descriptive names should set aside a significant amount of advertising dollars in order to create awareness in the market because their products or services don’t say what they are/do. This post advocates for descriptive names because many...