1811: The Lost Art of Business Communication AND Expand Your Dashboard by Dr. Jeff Cornwall on Transparency
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Episode 1811:
Jeff Cornwall highlights how effective communication in business is becoming a lost art, urging leaders to return to clarity, transparency, and trust-building dialogue. He also explores how expanding your dashboard beyond financial metrics to include people, culture, and customer impact can create a more balanced and sustainable view of business success. Together, these insights encourage leaders to strengthen relationships and decision-making by valuing both communication and holistic measurement.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drjeffcornwall.com/2022/02/16/the-lost-art-of-business-communication/ AND https://drjeffcornwall.com/2022/02/22/expand-your-dashboard/
Quotes to ponder:
“Without effective communication, trust cannot be built.”
“Over time, leaders have expanded the concept of the dashboard to include other non-financial measures that drive long-term value creation.”
“The dashboard has become an essential tool to help entrepreneurs manage the uncertainty of their business environment.”
Episode references:
The Balanced Scorecard: https://www.amazon.com/Balanced-Scorecard-Translating-Strategy-Action/dp/0875846513
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1810: [Part 2] User Growth and Engagement: A Hacker Metric by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on Work Performance
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Episode 1810:
Nir Eyal explains why focusing on a single "hacker metric" can dramatically improve performance and motivation. By measuring what truly matters and avoiding vanity metrics, we gain clarity, maintain momentum, and channel our energy into meaningful progress.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/never-take-your-eyes-off-this-hacker-metric/
Quotes to ponder:
"Knowing what to measure is the key to knowing what to do."
"Too many metrics are as bad as none at all."
"Focusing on the one number that matters most keeps us from getting lost in a sea of data."
Episode references:
The Lean Startup: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898
Lean Analytics: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Analytics-Better-Startup-Faster/dp/1449335675
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1809: [Part 1] User Growth and Engagement: A Hacker Metric by Nir Eyal of NirAndFar on Business Decisions
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Episode 1809:
Nir Eyal explains how focusing on the wrong success metrics can sabotage long-term growth, showing why retention is far more critical than acquisition. By shifting attention to what truly drives lasting engagement, he reveals how businesses and individuals can make better decisions that sustain momentum over time.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/never-take-your-eyes-off-this-hacker-metric/
Quotes to ponder:
“Acquisition brings people in the door, but retention keeps them from leaving.”
“Chasing growth without retention is like filling a leaky bucket.”
“Retention is the core metric that determines if your product becomes a habit.”
Episode references:
Hooked: https://www.amazon.com/Hooked-How-Build-Habit-Forming-Products/dp/1591847788
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1808: Tax Fraud - Are You Unintentionally Committing it by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money
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Episode 1808:
Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock clarify how the IRS distinguishes between willful tax fraud and unintentional negligence, emphasizing that intent is the deciding factor. They outline the serious consequences of fraud compared to the penalties for honest mistakes, helping readers better understand how to avoid costly missteps when filing taxes.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://womenwhomoney.com/willful-tax-fraud-unintentional-negligence/
Quotes to ponder:
"Fraud requires an intentional act."
"The difference between willful tax fraud and unintentional negligence comes down to intent."
"Negligence may lead to penalties and interest, but fraud can result in criminal charges."
Episode references:
Internal Revenue Service - Taxpayer Rights: https://www.irs.gov/taxpayer-bill-of-rights
IRS - Accuracy-Related Penalty: https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc306
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1807: Why Free Is Your Best Marketing Strategy by Jeff Goins on How to Gain Loyal Followers
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Episode 1807:
Jeff Goins explains why the most effective marketing strategy isn’t about chasing trends but about consistently earning trust through authenticity and generosity. He shows how building meaningful connections, sharing valuable work, and focusing on people over tactics creates lasting impact and loyal supporters.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://goinswriter.com/best-marketing-strategy/
Quotes to ponder:
“The best marketing strategy is to care.”
“Marketing is not about getting attention. It’s about earning trust.”
“When you care, people feel it. And when they feel it, they respond.”
Episode references:
Tribes: https://www.amazon.com/Tribes-We-Need-You-Lead/dp/1591842336
Permission Marketing: https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Marketing-Turning-Strangers-Customers/dp/0684856360
The Icarus Deception: https://www.amazon.com/Icarus-Deception-Things-Really-Matter/dp/1591846072
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