A New Day
Monday, January 9, 2012 at 10:39AM It is a brand new year. Someone said that doing the same things over and over again and expecting a new result is madness. So why not stay open to new ideas?
I read there were 2 brothers who did just that. They were running a comfortable business and someone came along and suggested a different business model. The brothers embraced the idea, took a risk and the rest is history. Revenues, profitability and its market capitalization continue to grow even during a somewhat difficult 2011. The stock quote is MCD and kids around the world (maybe adults too) love it – MacDonald’s. The man who sold them the idea was the legendary Ray Kroc.
As a headhunter who specialize in serving the entrepreneurial and family-controlled enterprises, I would humbly suggest to many middle market and billion dollar companies: if your business results has been flat or deteriorating or if your team ain't working, it could be time for new ideas, new blood and a Ray Kroc. Why do the same thing again for 2012 and hope for a different result?
The doomsday prophets think the world will come to an end in 2012. I have lots of things yet to do, places yet to go and people yet to meet. I don’t think the world will end this year. I will test new business ideas, live and enjoy this year, and beyond.