Do More With More

As the economy stumbles along and our elected officials continue to squabble over how best to right our floundering ship from afar (There is a right answer, Mr. President!), the pressure on many at work continues to grow steadily. There's less of everything -- coworkers, assistance, support, resources, mentoring, time, fun -- and in many organizations, the decline continues. It's sad, but true. Meanwhile, increased productivity and greater results are essential. Sink in shark-infested waters, or swim to land -- where there roam hungry, carnivorous predators of all sizes and shapes. Either way, you're lifespan is severely threatened.

It's not a pretty picture, to be sure. (But there's undoubtedly a movie in it, because there's always a movie in it. Working titles for our script: "I'm Toast", "The Joy of Eating", "My Teeth Are That Into You", or "Eat, Love and Eat More".)

No, it's not a pretty picture, when the 'we-must-do-more-with-less' mantra is trotted out repeatedly. But of course, you say, welcome to my life: Longer hours (for the salaried employees among us), higher goals (for nearly everyone), a need to be connected to work 24/7, furlough days, salary cuts, a bonus a thing of the past, stock options underwater (for those 'lucky' enough to have retirement funded by company stock), frequent restructuring eliminating any chance of advancement, retirement only a dream.

At least I have a job, you say. And medical insurance. At least that.

We're here to say there's a better way. Doing more with less is so short-sighted, so last century. Instead, there's a way to increase profitability and, in the process, create a highly-productive, highly-engaging work environment that can sustain growth and, importantly, is a blast to work in. An environment that attracts top performers, retains the best, develops leaders and outperforms the industry. All said, a new way to compete.

We say, how about doing more with more?

The first 'more' in that question refers to more service, more quality, more performance, and more profit. The second 'more' refers to more engagement, more commitment, more mentoring, more enthusiasm, more fun. Definitely not more cost. Not necessarily more people, either. (But you'll need more people as your business grows and flourishes. And we promise that it will. Flourish, that is.)

The key? It's two-fold:

1. Live each day as if it's your first.
2. Get in touch with us. Now. While there's still time.
   

Our mission at The Schnur Consulting Group is to help you do more with more. To make your company incredibly successful -- through your people -- and to help you outpace the industry. In the process, we'll help you make your company a formidable competitor for years to come.

Isn't that what business is all about? Sustaining growth and profitability for the long-term? Outperforming the industry? Kicking ass?

We say it is. Losing is for losers. Winning is for those with intelligence, clever strategy, stamina, backbone, and a pile of people who will willingly and eagerly go to the mat for and with you.

Getting there is the challenge. And the fun. It's like living each day as if it's your first.

Call us; we'll explain.