In my book, “Create Distinction,” I write about a phenomenon I called “The Ebert Effect.” It’s based upon a powerful lesson I learned from the famed movie critic, Roger Ebert, who passed away at age 70 after an extraordinarily valiant battle with cancer.

As I relate in the book, Roger asked me how ...

I recently received mail that included a business card. Interested in the organization — as it is a business very similar to the one my late wife, Sheri, worked in for many years — I visited the website address listed. I noted something that really struck me…

It was the headline, “What Makes Us Dif...

When I was about 16 years old, the manager of the small-town radio station I worked for told me that we were going to be emceeing the concert of a gospel quartet. As you can imagine, to a teen unfamiliar with the group we were going to hear, it didn’t sound too appealing.

All that changed, however,...

Take just a moment…right now…and write down the names of your two biggest competitors.

My guess is that if I could look at your list, I would see that you’ve listed other players in your specific industry. You have just proven that we stereotypically define our competitors — and that holds the pote...

A client recently asked me to come up with three questions their organization could ask internally that would help them understand what is necessary to drive the delivery of an enhanced customer experience.

Tough question, right?  Here’s the best I could come up with — and I’d appreciate if you hav...