What do you do when your innovation goes sideways? Recently, we worked on a Dojo Member training video called the Samurai Value Matrix. We developed the Samurai Value Matrix tool that you’ll find at the bottom of the page. Our Samurai Value Matrix can really help you think about and expand the value propositions for you and your customers. The value matrix will help you
Your To-do List is Killing You Yes a strong title today because I feel strongly about how your to-do list is often your master versus being your servant. Today we want to reverse the roles and help you put the to-do list in check and start getting 100% more things done this week than last week. Regardless of whatever system you use such as Outlook,
Outstanding Service by Two Bartenders How great or outstanding is the service that you provide and deliver to your customers or the people you serve? How great a job does your organization serve your community? Do the people you work with and the people that work for you deliver outstanding value and service each day? Recently I had the privilege of attending a trade show.
Consequence of Being Too Focused Did the title cause you a negative or positive first feeling? Consequence is both negative and positive. The same holds true for your level of focus. Having no focus will leave you aimless, restless, and despondent at times. Being too focused for long periods of time has its downside. Knowing when you need to be too focused is a critical
Is your service at your business or organization this good? The word of the day is Value. Value is often overlooked in today’s business service delivery. We often think of delivering value through the end use product, but I will share with you how two amazing bartenders demonstrated excellence while delivering value to their guest (me). Check out the video below and don’t miss the
How to Increase Your Workplace Productivity is a common theme amongst the top performers and business owners that we work with at Samurai Innovation. When workplace productivity levels fall, upper management begins to scrutinize the work habits of employees in order to ascertain the root cause of the problem. Entry level employees often bear the brunt of termination decisions made by management because they have
Is Your Goal a Dream or Test? (5 Minute Clarity) Often times, your goals are dreams until a test is required of you. “Boxing is the ultimate challenge. There’s nothing that can compare to testing yourself the way you do every time you step in the ring.” – Sugar Ray Leonard (American Pro-Boxer) “You will test in February – be ready”. Those were the last
Top 10 Black Belt Focus Tips Everyday Clients and friends ask me how they get Black Belt focus. They talk about the need to get more focused so that they can accomplish the things that they want to in record time with greater outcomes than they currently experience. To answer this and be effective, I have taken 19 years of martial training and over 25
Principle Beyond Technique: The Meaning of Sandan Today’s article is of a personal nature. You get to look behind the scenes, into the mind of the Innovative Samurai. All candidates for the Sandan or 3rd Degree Black Belt exam must submit a concisely written essay. The essay provides the Sensei an understanding as to where the student has grown and matured in his or her
Our Top 12 of 2012 Samurai Innovation Articles Our virtual Dojo Members have reviewed and rated the following articles and resources at Samurai Innovation amongst their favourites of 2012. Leave a comment below as to which ones you like as well! Domo Arigato! The Meaning of Samurai What do you think the word Samurai means? Many people incorrectly associate this word with characteristics that are
Umi’s 8 Productivity Tips for You! In order see more productivity in the workplace it is important to have a high level of personal organization. These tips will help you to make some simple changes to the way you work that will help you be more organized. 1) Keep a tidy desk It is true that if your workspace is tidy you can work more
One Core Metric Today’s issue of 5 Minute Clarity will help you focus on the results from choosing one core metric in your life or business. When was the last time you set out to make a significant change in one area of your life or business, only to fall flat? Most likely you have one problem and it is a lack of focus. “It
Where is Your Focus? Ever notice how easy it is to lose focus amidst the many distractions and diversions that come at you hour by hour each day? I know what it is like to start your computer up with a specific task in mind such as working on an Excel or Word file. Seconds later, the MSN or Yahoo homepage on your internet browser
Eager for New Year Resolutions to come true? Anyone can be very eager to say that they are now ready to commit to their New Year resolutions. But sometimes, this list becomes like an old notebook that’s put away in a shelf that’s left there for a long time, all forgotten. Based on research studies, a resolution is an opportunity to improve one’s behavior and
Be Successful Before The World Wakes Up Many of my coaching clients, Dojo Members and friends consistently discuss how to accomplish their goals. The issue is not in setting meaningful goals. 98% of the people I meet can tell you what they want out of life. The problem is in the “how to get it”. “To be successful you have to be selfish, or else
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Shane Fielder is also known as The Innovative Samurai. He is a modern day Samurai with a 3rd degree Black Belt in the Japanese martial art of Aikido. 20 years ago, he started an exploration to find out what made large national brands extremely successful over “mom and pop” entrepreneurs. By working with many of today’s leading brands, he discovered how to apply these corporate success secrets in a variety of businesses to create highly profitable results. Shane’s Black Belt level of focus has helped him transform start-ups, franchises and mature businesses with over $80 million revenue per year to be leaders of their industry.
Shane can help you improve your focus so that you can become the most productive person you know. When you become more productive and better than you were six months ago or six days ago, you’ll experience new levels of joy and freedom. You’ll have more time to enjoy what really matters to you. Go and get a free copy of his Black Belt Focus Kit today.
“After speaking with Shane I’ve realized that I’ve neglected two sides of my business that I didn’t even know existed! Shane’s “3 sides of the sword” concept has changed the way I think about business, and now that I’m paying attention to all three of them, I expect to double my income next year.”
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