August 2020 Favorites File Reviews, experiences and fitting in are the three primary topics for this month’s favorites. Each of these has a role to play in building a brand. Starting from a place of purpose and intention will make each of these aspects of business easier. Reviews (and ratings) It was not long ago…
23 leadership lessons in 25 minutes is my summary of 90 ideas in 90 minutes hosted by the Corridor Business Journal on May 28, 2020. This annual event brings together nine business leaders of the Eastern Iowa Corridor to share their 10 best lessons or words of wisdom in 90 minutes. I’ve never attended the…
This past week our collective lives went from routine to frantic almost overnight as the country shifted from an observer to an active participant in the Covid-19 pandemic. And those of us in the small business space, whether owner, employee, or solopreneur, are left wondering what the coming weeks will look like for our business.…
“Customer experience is proactive. Customer service is reactive.” This quote from Joey Coleman has helped provide me with much-needed clarity regarding the difference between experience and service. Having the context of experience being proactive, meaning anticipating and creating the experience we want our clients to have, is impactful to our businesses. Why wouldn’t we want…