Wait...Rush! Wait...Rush! Wait...Rush!

"A quick look at the gradually failing airlines, retailers, and restaurant chains we all know about confirms this analysis. They're all content to worry about today's emergency, setting the stage for tomorrow's disaster. Better, I think, to wake up 10 minutes early, make some difficult decisions before breakfast, and enjoy the rest of your day." Seth Godin wrote this article a while back about the hurries of many organizations and businesses. It seems that many businesses will wait until it is to late, or nearly to late to make important decisions. I like to think of my business style as proactive rather than reactive and I think this post has a lot to say about this. It seems to me that many companies go with the saying, "the squeaky wheel gets the discount," not wanting to make any decisions until they must. These business will never be leaders in their markets as they will always be reacting to whatever everyone else is doing. This is a great article to read if you find yourself in this type of situation. I say grab your latte, sit at the table, and buck up. ~~be bold