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Employee engagement is vital to a strong brand

Lynn Manternach/Tree Full of Owls If employees don’t understand and believe in your organization’s brand, they can’t deliver on the brand promise. And you can’t...

Taking the time to connect pays dividends

Gale Mote/Tree Full of Owls In 1984, I accepted a position as a master production scheduler for Norand Corp. in Cedar Rapids. Approximately one week...

Is it time for a brand update?

Lynn Manternach/Tree Full of Owls When was the last time you took a serious look at your brand? Do you wonder if it’s time for...

Manager from Hades, part 2

John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls In the previous column we reviewed the characteristics of the manager from Hades. If you have such a boss how...

Connect with consumers through content

Lynn Manternach/Tree Full of Owls When you need to make a purchase decision, where do you usually start? If you’re like most people, your big purchase...

Are you a small organization? Don’t screw up

Dennis Schrag/Tree Full of Owls Small organization? Go where the competition is. Find your niche. I bought a wristwatch a few months back. It is a...

Marketing has changed. Have you?

Lynn Manternach/Tree Full of Owls It used to be so easy. You build a great ad campaign. You figure out how to achieve the needed frequency...

Maximizing your return on training investment

Gale Mote/Tree Full of Owls Each year, millions of dollars is invested in employee and management training in theUnited States. Countless hours are spent in...

Dealing with the manager from Hades

John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls The first article in my book, Beyond Luck, is titled, “Some basics of an effective management style.” Feedback from readers...

Does your brand have top of mind awareness?

Lynn Manternach/Tree Full of Owls Top of mind awareness is powerful. Top of mind companies have a significant market advantage because when customers and potential...

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