How Many Scenarios are Correct?

I prefer using scenario type thinking in my work versus plotting these maps. I think creating a scenario; a story is much more useful and memorable to all concerned parties. I have always believed in the power of three. A few of these outlines are below: Pre-Purchase Purchase After Purchase Expect to See Like to Read More …

New to Visual Storytelling?

Next week’s podcast guest is Ekaterina Walter, a passionate marketer, who writes and speaks on topics of leadership, business innovation, and digital revolution. She is the author of Think Like Zuck and a new book, The Power of Visual Storytelling: How to Use Visuals, Videos, and Social Media to Market Your Brand. Below is an Read More …

Iterative Approach to Book Writing

Should you make little stories into larger chapters? How iterative is someone’s approach? I posed these questions to Peter Sims, author of the book, “Little Bets.” In the book, Peter discusses through stories the power of iterative cycles. Related Podcast and Transcription: Iterative Cycles Viewed as Little Bets Peter Sims: Well, I wanted it to Read More …

What Happened to My Linear World

I grew up in the manufacturing world. I think I might have learned how to weld before I learned how to walk. I ended up putting myself through college along with help from the G.I. bill as a welder and later moved into industrial drafting. I even built process equipment. I loved process mapping; value Read More …

Is Visual the Key to Engagement?

In a 2-part podcast next week, I have Bob Petruska, author of Gemba Walks for Service Excellence: The Step-by-Step Guide for Identifying Service Delighters and Mick Wilz, Director of Enterprise Excellence and Co-Owner of Sur-Seal Corporation. Mick, co-owner of Sur-Seal Corporation, began his own journey to personal and business excellence about five years ago by Read More …

Do You Give the Customer the Proper Insight?

How many times have you walked away from a sales presentation wondering why the customer just did not get it? Why can’t they see the advantage in our product or service? What prevented them? We often here words mumbled like budget constraints or future considerations. We might hear that they have decided to focus energies Read More …