How to Create a Social Media Report in 7 Simple Steps [+ Free Templates]

Social media is one of the most powerful marketing channels I’ve used in my career. In fact, in recent years, it’s continuously been amongst those with the highest ROI for most businesses. But showcasing that to decision-makers isn’t always easy. A great social media report can help. Social media reporting is your team’s time to…

The 18 Best Abandoned Cart Emails To Win Back Customers

Several times while shopping online, I’ve abandoned my cart for various reasons. Couldn’t make a decision. Was waiting for a coupon. Got pulled away for something more pressing. But in most cases, getting an abandoned cart email always rekindles my interest and motivates me to go back to complete those purchases. Globally, the average cart…

I Dove Deep Into Work Breakdown Structures — Here‘s What I’ve Learned

Here’s a quick truth. Before writing this article, I stumbled on Akin’s laws, which aptly summarize work breakdown structures. The fun “law” reads: It’s called a Work Breakdown Structure because the Work remaining will grow until you have a Breakdown, unless you enforce some Structure on it. This law is clear and true! Jokes aside,…

Decisions and choices

Decisions are easy, choices are hard. A good decision is our best analysis of the facts, options and risks. If it’s too close to call, flip a coin, because it’s too close to call. On the other hand, a choice involves understanding our priorities, evaluating our preference for risk and sometimes, changing our minds. None…

“That will never work”

Every successful SNL sketch, every bestselling book, every landslide-winning candidate… every single one… had skeptics. Someone in the writer’s room, or on the editorial board or even an investor looked at what was on offer and said, “no.” Not just, “I’m sorry, this doesn’t match my taste,” but, “I’m an expert, and this will never…

Slow down to speed up

Almost all car crashes would be avoided if the driver were just going a bit slower. (That’s why it’s more accurate to call them “crashes” and not “accidents.”) That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t have bold plans. That’s essential. It’s the last-second shortcuts that get us into trouble. Hurry, but don’t rush.

The 9 Building Blocks of a Business’s Organizational Structure [With Diagrams]

I know that behind every great company, division, or team is a great organizational structure — a structure tailored to a company‘s, division’s, or team’s goals and one that helps employees understand how they fit into the bigger picture. These are the fundamental building blocks of your business. A couple of months ago, I drew…