Content by Mike Figliuolo
What a Heart Attack Taught Me About BalanceTake it to heart before it’s too late
Mon, 12/02/2013 - 11:02
So I had a heart attack last month. No. Literally. And I’m using the word “literally” correctly here. I was just sitting there when out of nowhere I had a sharp pain in the right side of my chest (weird, right?). That pain started radiating out my…
Strategic PlanningHint: ‘Budget + 10%’ isn’t a strategy
Fri, 11/15/2013 - 10:01
Everyone wants a “strategy.” Everyone wants their stuff to be “strategic.” Strategic plan. Strategic facilities expansion. Strategic HR sourcing. Strategic restroom cleaning schedule. The word “strategy” is being abused so badly it needs counseling…
3 Tips for Making Your Staff Meetings Not SuckA few small changes can add value and save time for everyone
Mon, 11/03/2025 - 13:00
Staff meetings can be incredibly productive. Or unproductive—and more often the latter. If your staff meetings are terrible, it’s your fault because you’re not structuring them well. One of the most surreal business experiences I’ve ever had…
Solve Your Customer’s Problem If You Want the SalePutting your buyer’s interests first is the difference between having a customer or a client
Fri, 12/06/2024 - 11:07
Everyone has goals these days. The one that causes more disconnects than any other is a sales goal. It’s a number to hit (either units or dollars or both—the better ones are actually measured in profit dollars rather than revenue dollars). They’re…