by admin | Aug 17, 2021 | Chris Flickinger, Influence, Mind
The average person spends the equivalent of 13 years of their entire lifetime at work. So, it is warranted that people expect to work at a company that is a good fit while being paid a fair wage. Interestingly, business consultants like myself often work with people...
by admin | Jul 13, 2021 | Chris Flickinger, Connections, Influence, Mind, Nate Kangas
You step up to the plate (your daily life). The bases are loaded (potential), you could strike out (risk), get walked (fortune), hit a grounder or bunt (small strategic gain), or seize the moment and swing for the fences (meeting opportunity head on). What’s made...
by admin | Jan 11, 2021 | Chris Flickinger, Connections, Influence, Mind
Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” So, was MLK a good leader or a good manager? If 2020 taught us anything, it is...
by admin | Sep 9, 2020 | Chris Flickinger, Mind, Mindset Memos
You and Marty McFly have something in common. Actually, it’s a common problem. Yes, yes, I know he’s a fictional character from the iconic movie Back to the Future, but you and he face the same perplexing challenge — it’s the “What...
by admin | Aug 12, 2020 | Chris Flickinger, Connections, First Hand Results, Mind
Challenge: Executive leaders face two daunting challenges: the first is solving complex problems for the organization. The second is managing the emotional stress and pressure caused by the first challenge. Solution: When an executive leader needs a sounding board,...
by admin | Jul 17, 2020 | Chris Flickinger, Deals, First Hand Results, Influence, Mind, Results
Eat what you kill, 100% commission based, go get’em, hunter mentality – this has been my life for years! It’s hardcore sales. It’s not easy; and, there are no guarantees except a lot of risk and hard work ahead. If you can stomach it, there’s tremendous reward to be...