I will be the first to admit it, my home office is in shambles, and requires a thorough cleaning. I cannot seem to keep up with the day-to-day activities that consume my time, and clearly have not given this task the attention it deserves. Dwelling on the topic, I have come to realize that the condition of my music studio and workspace is a metaphor for how the rest of my … [Read more...]
Category: Business Intelligence
Utilizing Data, Observation, and Experience in Decision Making
Many years ago, as a young district sales manager, I attended a sales meeting at the national headquarters of the company I worked for at the time. One of the executives held up a new guitar multi-effects pedal, and proclaimed “gentlemen, I just ordered thousands of these, and you’re going to sell them at $199.” A collective groan was heard from the assembled team, as the … [Read more...]