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In a world that's inundated with clever business angles and catch-phrase filled advice, FordLogic is a forum where entrepreneurs, business owners and media professionals can share and discuss simple, actionable and effective advice that stands the test of time, from boom through bust. Driven by my own life experiences spanning 15 years navigating the ups and downs of building a digital media company in Silicon Valley, it's about getting back to the basics and doing what's right. No shortcuts. No bullshit.About Alex Ford
Alex Ford is the founder and longtime CEO of Praetorian Digital, the leading online media company in the public safety and security market with more than 1 million members and more than 3 million unique visits per month. Praetorian was recently named the 2013 Small Business of the Year by the US Chamber of Commerce.
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Tag Archives: professional development
3 Steps to Become a More Decisive and Respected Leader
As the leader of a company – regardless of the size – you’re always communicating. Sometimes that may be to an internal audience in front of your entire team or in a one-on-one meeting. Or, it might be externally to … Continue reading
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Tagged authority, communication, management, professional development, tip
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The Art of Giving Negative Feedback: Part 2 – Build a ‘Feedback Process’
If you’ve set the right context within your team – established objectives, focused on professional development and clarified expectations – the next step is to make feedback part of your company DNA and build a ‘feedback process’. For me, having … Continue reading
Posted in Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Management
Tagged leadership, management, negative feedback, personnel, process, professional development
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The Art of Giving Negative Feedback: Part 1 – Set the Right Context
Learning to give negative feedback not only constructively, but gracefully, is one of the toughest and most important lessons of being an effective entrepreneur or business professional because it’s one of the skills that elevates you from being a manager … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, leadership, management, negative feedback, personnel, professional development, training
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Sleepless in Business: Tips for Managing Stress and Catching ZZZs
It’s to no one’s surprise that sleepless nights and stress go hand in hand with running a business, starting a company or working to advance your career. There is always something to worry about – an important sales meeting or … Continue reading
Posted in Entrepreneurship, Management, Tips, Work-Life
Tagged life, professional development, stress management
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Simple Rule: Don’t Give Negative Feedback in Email (or Via Text)
In my 15 years of being a CEO, there is one simple rule I follow: Never send negative feedback via email. That includes chat or text message and essentially anything electronic. Particularly for those of you in the workforce under … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Management, Uncategorized
Tagged email, management, negative feedback, professional development
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Curate Your Company Culture – How to Build an Apolitical Company Environment
Politics and drama are often seen as unavoidable fixtures in business and corporate life. Is it possible to create a culture that spits out drama and minimizes the politics? I know a lot of accomplished business people who take a … Continue reading
“No one ever got very smart from talking”
“No one ever got too smart from listening” – Mike Herning
As Mike Herning, Chairman of my company and my mentor often says you can never get too smart by shutting your mouth and listening. It’s something I always have to remind myself. As a case in point, I switched the channel to The Apprentice the other day as I do from time to time. I’m always struck by how the above quote applies. There’s always the same lesson to be learned: If you are called into the boardroom (perhaps any boardroom), it is best to keep quiet and speak when spoken to. No good can come of popping off. Speak when spoken to and learn from listening.
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Tagged Mike Herning, professional development, quotes
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Management Training from ‘The Corner Office’ Courtesy of the NY Times
I’m always interested in refining my leadership and management skills. It’s easy to forget the basics or become set in your ways. Each Sunday the New York Times publishes a column titled the Corner Office by Adam Bryant – http://projects.nytimes.com/corner-office … Continue reading
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Tagged leadership, management, personnel, professional development, training
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