Tag Archive for: success

Success drives motivation

Through self-reflection, it’s been my longstanding opinion that a top motivator for accomplishing goals and objectives is success, in small measure, while working toward a larger goal. All it can take is a bit of traction to spark inspiration…

Marketing lessons from the ski hill: Overcoming the fear of trying something new

As someone who has lived most of my life in close proximity to some of the best ski hills in North America, people were always shocked to learn I didn’t know how to ski. Three years ago I decided enough was enough and I had my life-long skier…

90-days of Giving: When things get rough, apply the Golden Rule!

Let’s face it… life isn’t always fair. We all face adversity, disappointment and hurt – in our personal and professional lives. Some of it you control. And some you don’t. But what if everyone reading this reacted to a negative…

Can’t find time? Find a way.

And, no – multitasking is not the answer. We know that focus, accuracy, attention to detail, service, and quality are compromised when you are spread too thin. Whether you have 10 tables that need their checks, refills, and extra sauce on…

Fundamental Truths

Throughout my career I have paid significant attention to learning fundamental rules that consistently lead to success when applied. Removing all factors of circumstance, luck, bias, and favorable conditions, these are the practical and true…

The Subjectivity of 1-10 Scale Ratings: Navigating Nuances in Customer Satisfaction

Customer satisfaction ratings serve as a vital tool for us at Ideba to gauge the success of not just our client’s products and services, but our own work as well. The quintessential 10/10 rating is often the coveted benchmark. However, beneath…

Smooth Implementations: Are you setting your customers up for success?

Prospective first-time home buyer here. As anyone who has bought a house knows, this process can be stressful. For me, the saving grace has been having a knowledgeable and transparent realtor. On the internet, there are conflicting answers to…

We Are the Champions: Leveraging the Power of Customer Advocacy

If you live in the Pacific Northwest, moss is a part of life. The moist temperate climate is the perfect breeding ground for spores to spread easily and quickly. If you leave something outside all winter, I guarantee that by the spring solstice,…

Am I Built for the Future?

Here's the thing: I'm a Gen X guy, smack dab in the digital evolution crossroads, with a suitcase full of gadgets that have turned into nothing more than high-tech doorstops. My journey began with the unforgettable screech of dial-up internet,…