July 2016 – CainEllsworth

Survive or Thrive – or Neither

July 25, 2016

“It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory.” – W. Edwards Deming Sometimes when I visit with business leaders & individuals and the conversation turns to change, I get the impression that people are content with survival. They talk about change like it’s some unattainable Valhalla, something for people who are inherently more … Read more

Start Your Engine

July 18, 2016

“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go do that. Because what the world needs are people who have come alive.” – Howard Thurman In each of our businesses, we spend time talking about customers and markets and buying habits and all kinds of things centered … Read more

What Do You Believe About Change?

July 11, 2016

“Whether you think you can, or think you can’t – you’re right.” – Henry Ford It’s always interesting to me to think about people leaving their homes and sailing off across the ocean to who knows where. These days we just tell our phone where we’re headed and off we go. Real change isn’t usually … Read more

What’s Important to You?

July 4, 2016

Here in the U.S., the 4th of July is Independence Day and we’re all out grilling or boating or fishing or shooting off fireworks or some other fun (dangerous?) pastime. One thing we’re not doing is blogging. But while we’re doing stuff like that (and even if you’re not celebrating anything today), think about things that … Read more

Month: July 2016

Survive or Thrive – or Neither

Start Your Engine

What Do You Believe About Change?

What’s Important to You?

It's time to go "Beyond the Numbers".