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"I'm terrified to pitch my services."
One of my clients recently said this – and this fear of “the pitch” is common in all sizes and types of organizations. On a board and asked to raise funds? Ouch, I’ve got to … more →
Reality Checkpoints
"I'm terrified to pitch my services."
Mary Schmidt wrote 3 years ago: One of my clients recently said this – and this fear of “the pitch” is common in a … more →
Work backwards
Mary Schmidt wrote 3 years ago: One of my pet peeves with the standard strategic planning process is the focus on the organization … more →
The Power of Humor
Mary Schmidt wrote 3 years ago: Friday’s thought: “If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they … more →
Immigration & You
scody wrote 3 years ago: Recently, I had the greatest experience with INS—while conducting a routine Criminal Back … more →
The Non-Profit Elevator Pitch
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Mary Schmidt wrote 3 years ago: I freely (and often) admit I’m an old bleeding heart do-gooder and yet, many non-profits pitch … more →
Why aren't there more women bloggers?
Mary Schmidt wrote 3 years ago: Trevor Gay over at Synergy recently interviewed me about this topic, since I think blogging is a gre … more →
Rediscovering Excellence
Mary Schmidt wrote 3 years ago: Tom Peters has rediscovered “excellence” and in Siberia of all places. Seems the Excelle … more →
Small Biz Scams
Mary Schmidt wrote 3 years ago: This week’s issue of Business Week is full of good information for entrepreneurs. One article … more →
Are you making it difficult?
Mary Schmidt wrote 3 years ago: So much of what we call management consists in making it difficult for people to work.- Peter Drucke … more →
Duh! Loyalty to Employees
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Mary Schmidt wrote 3 years ago: Last night I attended a fun gathering of the AIBA (Albuquerque Independent Business Alliance) where … more →
Meetings are what you make of them.
Mary Schmidt wrote 3 years ago: There must be something in the cyberair today, I was just writing a post about mutual accountability … more →
America's Pink Slip Addiction
Mary Schmidt wrote 3 years ago: The Book The Disposable American validates what I (and many others) have long thought and wrote abou … more →
Bad Boss = Bad Worker
Mary Schmidt wrote 3 years ago: A recent study by the American Managment Association found that, ” Pressure to Meet Unrealisti … more →
Getting to the next level
Mary Schmidt wrote 3 years ago: When talking with clients, I’m frequently told “I need help taking my business/group/org … more →
Your logo isn't your brand.
Mary Schmidt wrote 3 years ago: I had dinner the other night with one of my blogging buddies, Bruce Fryer. He was telling me of the … more →
Strategy & Advertising
Mary Schmidt wrote 3 years ago: As Holly Buchanan notes, “Holy Cow. I’m speechless.” Well, not really (who, me?) S … more →
Strategy in the rear view mirror
Mary Schmidt wrote 3 years ago: Over at Being Reasonable, Marc is talking about brand/marketing guru’s Al Ries’ proposed … more →
Thinking like a business.
Mary Schmidt wrote 3 years ago: Jim Collins’ monograph, Good to Great for the Social Sectors, highlights and reinforces a thou … more →
The personal piece in planning
Mary Schmidt wrote 3 years ago: Here’s another frequent blind spot for you: Forgetting your personal goals and needs when doin … more →
