Author Paul Hebert
Readers of a certain age will immediately recognize that headline. It’s from the long-running sitcom Friends. For those who are scratching their heads, Ross, one of the characters in the group of 6 “friends” buys a couch and decides to… Continue Reading →
2020 has gone on too long. I feel like I’ve burned up 12 months of angst, anger and energy in only 6 months. It is tough – and I’m not nearly as affected as many. I can’t imagine the effort… Continue Reading →
Some of the news over the past few days was disheartening. Some places in the country are seeing an increase in positive COVID-19 tests. Others a decrease. I’d personally love to see more places that were decreasing but I can’t… Continue Reading →
One of the things that keeps me young (younger? young-ish? not old? not too old?) is the amount of effort I put into intentionally trying new processes, procedures, software, routines, etc. I change my browser every 4 months. Not just… Continue Reading →
You don’t need me to tell you business is not normal. I don’t have to see your financials to know your numbers aren’t what you expected them to be. And I don’t need to talk to you to know you… Continue Reading →
It’s been over a month since I posted. I wanted to focus on my family and my work to be sure I was doing everything possible to support those two critical aspects of my life. Posting here doesn’t change my… Continue Reading →
What do I mean by that? Simple. We are fond of reporting facts. “X number of units sold.” “20% increase in sales.” But what does that mean? Not much. And, as it relates to COVID-19 reporting, simple numbers generally make… Continue Reading →
I’ve been holding off on posting since the world slowed down a few weeks ago even though I’m told content is king and if I stop posting I immediately become irrelevant. At least that’s what the gurus say. But I… Continue Reading →
I’ve seen posts on LinkedIn saying now is the time to sell, sell, sell and spend, spend, spend on marketing and sales because others won’t. Grab share today through marketing and sales. Take advantage of this problem to help yourself…. Continue Reading →
I don’t think right now is the right time to be pushing too hard on the business front so let’s take a brief respite from the grind and get our learn on. You’re welcome. Be safe. Be solitary…. Continue Reading →
Everyone is feeling uneasy. That’s normal. These are not “business as usual” times. But the worst thing you can do is freeze. While that defensive strategy might work for an opossum, for businesses it is a sure way to lose… Continue Reading →
Some of you will recognize the phrase in the post title from Kurt Vonnegut’s novel Slaughterhouse-Five. It is used throughout the book as a transitional element, typically after a character dies. But to me it was more about reminding the… Continue Reading →
The COVID-19 virus is a reality and a pain. People and companies both are “social distancing” and hunkering down. But that shouldn’t mean social isolation. Over the years there have been many Abe Simpson’s out there yelling at clouds and… Continue Reading →
Many incentive programs are simply “do x get y”. Nothing wrong with that. I would probably classify them more like a customer loyalty program instead of a true incentive since they are really designed to reinforce ongoing engagement with the… Continue Reading →
Yes this post is somewhat opportunistic. But then again, I write daily and I have to use the raw material in front of me for ideas. It isn’t easy coming up with something interesting AND brilliant every day. Trust me…. Continue Reading →
