Wolfe's Watch

Just When You Thought The World Was Stepping BACK From Insanity 🛑🌏😡

A wave of "mandate cancellations" has signaled an end to the "2 Weeks To Flatten The Curve" policies. Perhaps even the end of the Crisis that started in 2020.

Now international conflicts are - almost as if on schedule - driving market chaos. AGAIN. Reports scream of Russia invading Ukraine, and China announcing intentions to "eradicate" Taiwan independence.

Financial markets are rocked - oil, gas, other energy-related commodities begin pricing in disruptions and potential shortages.

Supply chain disruptions are happening - again.

Ships are being warned to avoid the Black Sea because a Turkish ship was hit by a missile.

Disruptions in Taiwan could trigger more electronics shortages.

As a business owner...a leader...there are 3 opportunities, which are responsibilities, too.

You have an opportunity to help those directly affected.

Who on your Team, at your Suppliers or amongst your Customers have family in harm's way.

Your example will guide how those around you respond as events continue to unfold.

Create the calm "eye in the storm" for those around you as chaotic events unfold.

How other leaders react will create opportunities for you to help the Community you serve.

"Those who panic get eaten first." - A principle from our SHTF Leadership Series of 2020. As other Leaders react or "panic" you'll have opportunities to serve, to fill the gaps, and to grow your business.

We discuss these in more detail in this Episode of Wolfe's Watch.

Episode #167

Links:

https://splash247.com/carriers-urged-to-avoid-the-black-sea-as-turkish-bulker-gets-hit-off-odessa/

#SupplyChainDisruptions, #Inflation, #GasPrices, #Ukraine, #Taiwan, #Leadership, #CEO, #Entrepreneur, #HowToScaleABusiness, #Mindset, #WolfesWatch

This Made Your Custom Wheels Possible 

Custom "Mag" wheels have been popular for cars since the 1970's.

Improving the efficiency of isolating aluminum from mined ore made industrial-level use of the metal possible.

After at least 5,000 years of limited use, mostly jewelry.

Charles Hall,  a student working in his parents garage inOberlin, OH changed all that. In 1886.

In 1888 he founded the company we know as Alcoa.

On the other side of the Atlantic, a French Chemist named Paul Heroult, developed the same process.

Known as the Heroult-Hall Process, these two gentleman made many of the products you use today possible.

How do you lead your Team to innovate and improve efficiency.

With inflation here to stay through 2023, improving efficiency continues to be a Key Strategy for not just scaling your business, but for surviving the current economic turbulence.

There are 3 Categories to keep your Team focused on. First they must thoroughly map the processes they are responsible for.

We discuss these and more examples of how this applies to

YOUR BUSINESS in this Episode of Wolfe's Watch.

Episode #166

Links: 

https://www.aluminiumleader.com/history 

https://www.alcoa.com/global/en/who-we-are/history

#HowToScaleABusiness, #Inflation, #Remote Work, #Aluminum, #ALCOA, #Innovation, #Efficiency, #3ThingsAffectingEfficiency, #Leadership, #CEO, #Entrepreneur, #Mindset, #WolfesWatch

You Won't Believe THIS Changed Shipping Forever!🤯🔥

It's rarely clear how innovations or inventions will change our daily lives.

Often, it's a "start slower than expected, become bigger than ever dreamed" progression.

Even something seemingly as mundane as shipping goods over land.

We discuss a change that altered history,

and how it applies to your business.

Episode #165

#Innovation, #Invention, #Paradigm, #Shipping, #DeliveringProducts, #Entrepreneur, #WashingtonsBirthday, #NationalPresidentsDay, #CEO, #Mindset, #Leadership, #WolfesWatch

The Famous Andersen's Bakery! - Santa Barbara Adventure Stop #2

Andersen's Bakery & Restaurant, on State Street, has been long time favorite for snakes, desserts, breakfast, and much more.

Look for the detailed collection of pottery displayed every where - lot's of surprises!

Mezzanine areas provide 2 very different areas for parties or large groups while maintaining stunning views of State Street and the Restaurant.

Stop by and tell them Wolfe says Hello!!

#SantaBarbara, #AdventureTravel, #AndersensBakeryAndRestaurant, #GreatFood, #Entrepreneur, #WolfesWatch

Petrini's Family Italian Restaurant in Santa Barbara!

THE Lunch Stop on our Santa Barbara Adventure!!

Great Service, always welcoming, excellent food, and an incredible location.

Petrini's has become a favorite stop whenever in Santa Barbara.

We even brought a large group in 2021 - 50 people (per the Staff's memory of that event). They handled our orders and boisterous humor famously.

Petrini's Team always make you feel welcome, as though visiting family.

Stop by and tell them Wolfe says hello!!

Snow in the Sahara Desert? 

And how does that relate to scaling your business? 

Discover how it DOES relate, and how that can help you be THE company Customers want to buy from and Top Talent wants to work for! 

What fired your imagination as a kid? Did you read "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?" 

Or watch the Space Shuttle Enterprise launch, like Science Fiction come to life? 

As an Entrepreneur, a CEO, a Leader you ability to be heard and engage competes with social media, constant internet connections, games, texting, and more. How do you cut through the clutter? 

How do you create the "OMG! I want to be part of that!!" response needed in Prospective Customers, Top Talent you need to recruit, AND people that can promote your business? Snow in the Sahara is a key to that!

#SaharaDesert, #Storytelling, #Marketing, #HowToScaleABusiness, #Leadership, #Entrepreneur, #CEO, #WolfesWatch

Construction Dips - Is a Recession Next?

Inflation has affected home building.

BUT that's just 1 piece of the puzzle.

How are you preparing to scale your business, even if there is a recession?

If you could make significant, positive changes in 30 days would you want to learn more about how?

#Constructioncosts, #CostOfPywood, #Inflation, #RiseAndFallOfRome, #History, #HowToScaleABusiness, #Productivity, #RevenuePerEmployee, #Leadership, #RapidResponse, #CEO, #Entrepreneur, #WolfesWatch

3 Things Limiting OR Accelerating Your Business Growth: Reality, Inflation, and Perception

How do King Tuts Tomb, Inflation, Incomplete Information, and Bungee-Jumping off a Bridge affect growing your business?

This Episode ties it all together, along with tactics you can use!

Episode #162

#HowToScaleABusiness, #WarForTalent, #ExecutiveDevelopment, #KingTut, #Leadership, #Entrepreneur, #CEO, #WolfesWatch

Producer Price Index Inflation 2x Higher Than "Expected!"

The numbers released are not good news.

Consumer prices will follow.

How are you responding to keep your business growing?

Here's a tactic you can add to your tool kit.

Episode #161

#Inflation,#Truckers,#CanadianFlag,#OTD, #Leadership, #Entrepreneur, #CEO, #Mindset, #Perpsective, #WolfesWatch

Iconic Company Makes Horrendous Error In Developing Talent 

An unfortunate example of how to create a company culture that repels the people you need most. 

Even iconic Super Bowl advertisers can make themselves instant pariahs. This is one of those "Un-sportsman-Like Conduct" moments that could cost this company the game. 

Even on Valentine's Day, there may not be enough love and forgiveness to prevent a major backlash. 

Join the conversation! 

Episode #160

#SoFiStadium, #LosAngelesRams, #WarForTalent, #Culture, #CinncinnatiBengals, #LeadershipChallenges, #LeadershipDevelopment, #Entrepreneur, #CEO, #Mentoring, #CompanyValues, #CompanyMission, #WolfesWatch