Tough Things First

Are you willing to take the hit? You are the leader and the leader takes ownership and responsibility along with the consequences. If you are not willing to take the heat, don’t think about leading.

Ray Zinn’s motto is “Do the Tough Things First.” For Ray, that has always meant getting up early and exercising. Rob Artigo talk with Ray Zinn about why exercise and good health are linked to business success.

“Not Invented Here” is usually uttered with contempt and sarcasm. What does the NIH bug do to an organization? It isn’t pretty and you need to watch for it.

Planning for what happens next is as important to success as the business idea itself. Rob Artigo talks with Ray about setting early business goals. Should a long-term goal be set in place from day one?

The pool of workers is a constantly changing mix of people with differing values and perspectives. The millennial generation is here and ready to work. How do you attract talent? You have to adapt to their world view.

Startups are focused on getting venture capital. But should they? Here are the tough questions they should ask, and will be asked. Understand why you want venture money, and why VCs should care.

“We need new blood to liven up this place.” Have you heard that expression? New blood can invigorate but it can also disrupt to an organization. Finding the line between vigor and negative disruption is key.

Communication is the heart of an organization and the heart of relationships. However, there are time we try not to listen to one another. Learn the signs of when listening leads to bad results.

What is a good lifestyle? We carry the lifestyle choices we make like baggage. Choose your lifestyle well and live it, today, tomorrow and into your golden years.

Can you create your own truth? Are your observations truth? What is the truth? Do we actually know the truth? Your truth and your customer’s truth may be different, so learn how to take care in creating your story.