Posts by Mary London Goshert
Strategy: Beyond the PowerPoint Deck
The evolution of your business strategy requires that you think beyond PowerPoint decks, forecasting and competitive analysis. What’s missing? Storytelling. This is no tall tale. Discover how stories can enhance your strategic thinking and help you get the green light so your killer strategy sees the light of day. There’s nothing like a great story.…
Read MoreCrazy Thoughts on Work-Life Balance
Am I the only guy strange enough to wonder what actually happens when the dog catches the bus? Interestingly enough, I saw it occur once and the result was so disappointing. The dog ran around and barked loudly in a state of complete confusion but never even attempted to get on the bus. Apparently it…
Read MoreTwo Keys to Enhancing Your Work-Life Harmony
The new year is upon us. If your goals include being more productive and less stressed, then resolve to work smarter. Read on for insights that will help you jumpstart the new year. And don’t expect these changes to fizzle out after January 31. What you’ll need in order to make the most of these…
Read MoreReframing Work-Life “Balance” for Reality
At the heart of work-life balance are great intentions. And yet, the time is ripe for a jolt of reality and a dose of personalization. Let’s reframe work-life balance so we can thrive! Consider for a minute the word balance and the contexts in which we hear it. Do you believe Congress will ever agree upon…
Read MoreRoam Recommends – Christmas Playlist
It’s that time of year! Holiday work parties, Christmas cookies, cooler weather… Don’t let it affect your productivity! We’ve got a playlist to let you join in on the cheer, and keep crankin’ to the New Year. Check out our Christmas playlist below, and follow us on Spotify!
Read MoreCultivating a Culture of Generosity
In his best-selling book, Give and Take, Wharton Professor Adam Grant conducted research on a group of people with the goal of discovering why certain people more often ‘give’ and what attributes are associated with people inclined to ‘take.’ His research revealed three different types of people as it relates to giving – Givers, Matchers…
Read MoreGenerosity. An Unexpected 2017 Strategy.
A new year is upon us. And with that comes not only a time for reflection, but also a time for planning and preparation. As you take time to conduct internal audits and develop strategic plans for next year’s business operations, challenge your company to implement giving and gratitude as two foundational (and beneficial) patterns…
Read MoreCan you hear me now?
“I have full signal, it must be you.” “No, it must be you, I haven’t moved and I have 5 bars.” How often have you received a call back from the person you thought you were talking to and with great frustration you ask, “At what point did I lose you?” Bad reception causes interruption…
Read MoreRoam Recommends – Retreat Playlist
It’s that time of year where strategic planning is in full force. People are taking time away from the everyday hustle for long term strategizing before the holidays hit. Whether you’re taking your team to the mountains or heading out of town with family for Thanksgiving, we’ve got a playlist to accompany you on your…
Read MoreThe Secret to Reviving Boring Communication
As entrepreneurs in a world of constant contact, we are forced to juggle endless forms of communication. From proposals and pitches to emails and lectures, communication has us continuously spinning our wheels. Not only are we ourselves tired, but we are tired of trying to craft messages that get our point across. It should come…
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