Aim Small, Miss Small
Narrow your focus to more consistently hit your target “Aim Small, Miss Small” is a popular and intuitively appealing method of instruction that is widely used in shooting sports (e.g. AccurateShooter.com, 2015). It was made even more popular by the movie “The Patriot” starring Mel Gibson in 2000. When teaching Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger […]
Data Analytics and Duck Hunting?!
Most people that know me know that I am a passionate outdoorsman. I love to hunt, fish, boat, camp, hike, backpack, ski….you get the idea. I am also a businessman with a passion for enterprise performance management and data analytics. As I was preparing for my last duck hunt of the year on the lower […]
Epic Moments – Being Outdoors Creates Opportunities for Life’s Most Cherished Memories
Back in the spring of 1979, my brother and I were on our annual fishing trip to Eagle Lake Ontario with my Dad. My Dad was the CEO of a kitchen cabinet and countertop manufacturing company with dealers across the US. He traveled nearly every week so he was gone much of the time. This […]
Fishing versus Catching
Back when I started fishing, learning a new lake was a daunting task. I would order topographic maps via mail order and pour over them for weeks, call local bait shops to ask about fishing conditions, hire a guide for a day to two to learn the local techniques, mark all of the ‘hot spots’ […]
The Power of the ‘X’ – Finding and Staying on Your Sweet Spot
In the fishing and hunting world, you’re always striving to put yourself on the ‘X’ – otherwise known as the ‘sweet spot.’ The most successful outdoorsmen I know have an uncanny ability to consistently put themselves in the right place at the right time and then take advantage of the opportunities when they occur. When […]
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Clients Make Around Performance Measures
Measures are the fundamental tool used in most any enterprise performance management system. Think of them as the ‘currency’ that delivers valuable information to make informed decisions. I have had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients over the last few years in both the public and private sectors and I consistently […]
You Can’t Fly with the Eagles if You’re Working with Turkeys
With the Spring turkey hunting season nearly upon us, it reminded me of one of my Dad’s favorite sayings. After he sold his business and retired, we often discussed the business challenges I was facing as I moved up the ‘corporate ladder.’ When I assumed the role as President of a division of an outdoor […]
Data Culture and Deer Hunting
Consistent success in today’s world requires more than hard work and experience When I started bowhunting for deer in Illinois back in the early 80’s, I primarily hunted on public land. It was easy to locate, easy to access and there were generally quite a few deer around. The challenge was there were also LOTS […]
6 Data Trends That Are Driving Competition In 2021 & Beyond
Managing and growing a business in 2021 can feel like navigating a wild new frontier. The massive shifts to online and work-from-home (WFH) business, as well as the rapid increase in digital eCommerce capabilities, have left many business owners’ heads spinning. With more data coming in and out of a company than ever before, knowing […]
6 Major Trends Impacting Manufacturing In 2021
If there was an industry that felt the impact of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, it was the manufacturing sector. The industry had already spent much of the last few years attempting to shift its structure and response to meet increased global competition – while simultaneously working with increased global tariffs from the Trump administration. These […]