Articles in Business Growth
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March 03, 2010 • Jeremie Kubicek
Recently I was asked by three different people at a corporate conference if a company called “Building Champions” was a competitor. The question came because we both provide coaching services and are both partnering with the same organization. It was overwhelmingly fun to boldly proclaim, “No, … More…
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February 24, 2010 • Jeremie Kubicek
Over the years I have had interesting conversations with leaders when it comes to the topic of Partnerships. The general gist is that most people don’t believe partnerships can happen. They say things like, “I have never found a good partner,” or, “Partnerships get too complicated. … More…
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January 19, 2010 • Jeremie Kubicek
I know. This title sounds like a direct contradiction of yesterday’s post. The reality is that they are both true. Little things can start momentum and little things can kill momentum. Yesterday, I used a basketball analogy to explain how momentum gets started. The concept was … More…
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January 18, 2010 • Jeremie Kubicek
The other night I watched my college basketball team, Oklahoma State University, lose a ten point lead to their in-state rival (I won’t mention their name due to my deep animosity - only kidding). The loss could be attributed to poor shooting, or sloppy turnovers, or … More…
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January 07, 2010 • Jeremie Kubicek
I am pleased to introduce an amazing messenger into the GiANT community with our partnership with Dr. Henry Cloud. Several years ago, Dr. Cloud began influencing me through his powerful book, Integrity. We didn’t know each other at the time, but his writing deeply impacted me. … More…
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January 05, 2010 • Jeremie Kubicek
A good friend of mine, Corey Baker, has a saying for every leader to heed. He states that every organization needs “Big Mo and Cash Flow.” I’d say he is right on track. Momentum is crucial and cash flow even more important. What happens if you … More…
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September 09, 2009 • Jeremie Kubicek
Excellence is rarely talked about these days. It is understandable. Excellence was a buzz word in the days of excess. Most leaders I have observed today are mainly focused on survival and/or repositioning for when the market turns. Here me on this: I don’t think the … More…
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August 31, 2009 • Jeremie Kubicek
After listening to dozens of leaders discuss survival over the past year it is imperative for every leader to dust off their mission and recast their vision… not only for your team, but, more importantly, for you. Let me remind you, mission is about purpose. Vision … More…
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August 24, 2009 • Jeremie Kubicek
I was asked by a new hire what determines business success for our company. The question is great because it asks what we are shooting for and when will we know if we have hit success. In the past I have heard leaders answer this question … More…
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July 08, 2009 • Jeremie Kubicek
It is officially the second half of the year. What are you going to do now? Think about it, we have just gone through six months of one of the toughest years in our recent history. Now we are in the second part of that tough … More…
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June 18, 2009 • Jeremie Kubicek
For me, this is a season of big thinking. Bold thinking. Thinking that takes our organization places that we have never before dreamed. Truly, I am thinking bigger than I ever have before about our events, our reach, our impact and our growth. Seems like an … More…
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May 12, 2009 • Chris Ediger
Most leaders and organizations do not know how to celebrate. It is just a fact. We either celebrate too much (e.g. Michael Scott on the sticom, The Office) or not enough (e.g. most companies). I believe the issue for leaders is that they are afraid to … More…
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March 27, 2009 • Jeremie Kubicek
I have been in Phoenix for the past few days. It is beautiful in the desert in March. The desert has produced some of the most amazing blooms I have ever seen. The fragrances are sweet and the air perfect. For those of you who have … More…
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November 21, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
It is still 2008, heading into the uncharted waters of 2009, and I am excited! Ludicrous? Maybe. Let me give you my rationale for the amazing opportunity for the next season of our economy. I believe that persecution makes you stronger. It causes people to persevere. … More…
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November 13, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
After recently celebrating the talent of many of my team, I am convinced that the secret to a great company is it’s people. As a sports follower I often watch the off-season moves of general managers of sports franchises. As a strategist I try to think … More…
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November 05, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
I know that sounds strange the day after the Presidential election, but our company has decided to make this our New Years Day. Why not? There is a lot of change that will take place in our country as of today. Why not be aggressive for … More…
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September 15, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
Have you ever walked into an office and been completely underwhelmed? Or sat across the desk in some one’s office and wondered how they got things done? What about the person you meet that is disheveled and downright sloppy while representing their organization? As humans we … More…
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August 26, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
I have had the privilege to work on my family farm since I was a little boy. My dad, Mike, is an amazing farmer. So is my grandfather, Jim. So was his father, Frank. Each of them has received awards over their lifetimes for their agricultural … More…
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June 11, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
“Grow or die!” This is a common phrase used by many consultants to motivate or manipulate audiences. Yet, most of us would agree with this phrase in a business context. The question that confronts me is, “Grow what?” Your first impression of growth might be “revenue” … More…
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June 09, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
A house is built on a strong foundation. One that is solid and unshakable and easy to build upon. You can not have a sturdy house without a solid foundation. The same is true for a business. In order to grow a business, the organization must … More…