- The Laundry Pile of Life: Handling the Overwhelm
There it is, growing by the day—a daunting, uninvited guest sitting in the corner of your mind (and maybe also in your laundry room). You know you should tackle it, but instead, you keep tiptoeing around it, hoping it will magically disappear. But it doesn’t. It just sits there, a constant reminder of everything piling…
From Insights to ActionThe biggest challenge in Competitive Intelligence (CI) isn’t necessarily in gathering information or even developing insights but in translating those insights into impactful action. Think about a recent product launch at a mid-sized tech firm: the CI team had gathered detailed competitor data, from market positioning to pricing to promotional strategies. However, the insights and…
Essential CI Skills to MasterThe role of a Competitive Intelligence (CI) professional has never been more crucial. As industry dynamics continuously evolve, so too must the skills and competencies of those who navigate the changing landscape of market and competitive intelligence. But what truly sets apart top-performing CI professionals from the rest? It boils down to mastering a set…
Spread Kindness, Spark Success!This past weekend I had the honor of speaking at the Trusted Advisor Summit in Chicago, hosted by my wonderful book publisher, the ever-dynamic Henry DeVries from Indie Books International. Among the wealth of wisdom shared by brilliant authors and speakers, one theme resonated deeply: kindness. This theme echoed powerfully at a Northern Illinois University…
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