by ronalvesteffer | Jun 27, 2024 | Leadership
I was talking with some sales colleagues recently, and I shared an observation from my career, not only as CEO but also from when I started at Service Express as the first sales manager. I’ve found that the longer the story or explanation about a deal...
by ronalvesteffer | Jun 20, 2024 | Leadership
Relentless, Positive Action (RPA) is a term I heard from a good friend of mine, McKeel Hagerty, the CEO of Hagerty Insurance. He got the term from former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, and it immediately resonated with me when McKeel said it; I loved it. Relentless,...
by ronalvesteffer | Jun 13, 2024 | Leadership
“How we see trouble is how we will face trouble.” This quote from a recent motivational video on YouTube caught my attention. It says if we see trouble with fear, we’ll face it with fear. If we see it with doubt, we’ll face it with doubt. But if we see it...
by ronalvesteffer | Jun 6, 2024 | Leadership
I recently saw a tweet from Arthur Brooks, stating, “On my happiness journey, I’ve turned the traditional bucket list on its head.” Instead of focusing on what he wants to acquire, Aurthur talks about what he wants to release. This...
by ronalvesteffer | May 30, 2024 | Leadership
Leaders, are you being nice or kind? I recently talked with another leader about giving feedback and creating a great culture. A few weeks ago I discussed building a great culture on the Small Giants Growing with Purpose Podcast with Paul...
by ronalvesteffer | May 23, 2024 | Leadership
Leaders, act your title! Did you ever hear from your parents when you were growing up to act your age? I know I did more than once. This applies to leaders, too; if you’re a leader, you must act your title. I think of the leaders,...