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Core Values : How Honor, Courage, and Commitment Drive Success. Lt. Michael J. Maher Principled Business Solutions LLC. “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” – Steve Jobs. ISSA: ADVANCING CLEAN. DRIVING INNOVATION. “Changing the Way the World Views Cleaning”.
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Core Values: How Honor, Courage, and Commitment Drive Success Lt. Michael J. Maher Principled Business Solutions LLC
“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” – Steve Jobs
ISSA: ADVANCING CLEAN. DRIVING INNOVATION. “Changing the Way the World Views Cleaning”
About Me - United States Naval Academy - Surface Warfare Officer - Entrepreneur - Villanova University School of Business
CHALLENGES. SOLUTIONS. RESULTS.™ START-UPBRAND DEVELOPMENT FINANCING OPTIONSCOMPANY FORMATION OPTIONS ONLINE PRESENCE STRATEGY TAX CONSULTATION SMALL BUSINESS BRAND AUDIT REVENUE STREAM GENERATION STRATEGIC MARKETINGSOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING DIGITAL FOOTPRINT ANALYTICS NON-PROFIT STRATEGY EVALUATION VOLUNTEER COORDINATION EVENT PLANNING CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES
Questions Do you have them? If not, why? If so, what? Just words or actions.
My Father “Service Above Self”
Business Core Values Answering the questions WILL define: • - The Company • - Its Employees • - Its Future
Brand Message “People with passion can change the world” “We know what it means to serve” “Personal & professional integrity”
Brand Message What do these logos say to you?
Honor What is it?
My Aunt “He that is faithful in a little is faithful in a lot.” - Proverb
Take-Away: Honor Challenge: Operating in the Business Gray Area Solution: Integrity-First Perspective Result: Solid Reputation
Courage What does it look like?
Courage What does it look like in your business? Do you have the courage to… • - Innovate and create • - Say no and get rid of the crap
Innovation Foundation of economic growth Small businesses & corporations • - Step out of your comfort zone • - Embrace Change • - Drive Innovation • AND….do it with Courage
Take-Away: Courage Challenge: Keeping Up with the Competition Solution: Innovate or Evaporate Result: Create Something Big + Courage Creativity + Collaboration = Innovation™
Commitment What does it really mean?
Stakeholders Commitment to your customers Commitment to your employees Are you an ‘Undercover Boss’?
My First Tour How do you show commitment to your organization?
Take-Away: Commitment Challenge: Constant Focus on Financial Value Solution: Satisfy ALL Stakeholders Result: Buy-In & Brand Loyalty
Leadership Profile The guy everyone loves to hate…
Challenges. Solutions. Results.™ If you want to survive… • - Think outside the box • - Don’t be shortsighted • - Get up to speed on technology • - Never stop learning • - Give back
Core Values: Honor, Courage, & Commitment The Oracle of Omaha… “It takes twenty years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” – Warren Buffett
CHALLENGES. SOLUTIONS. RESULTS.™ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mjmaher Twitter: @LtMichaelJMaher www.principledbusinesssolutions.com “Doing the Right Thing is Good Business”™