The extra degree will change your life As you read this article, keep the following numbers in mind: Below 32 degrees, water is solid. Above 32 degrees, water is liquid. At 212 degrees, water turns into steam; and Steam powers machines that enhance productivity. Change in your life is dependent upon the level of heat you choose to apply. In the book 212°, the Extra Degree, Sam Parker and Mac
Management
Like routine car maintenance, don’t put off making any plans, decisions or changes to your agency Many people do not stay on top of their car maintenance schedule. They put off getting their oil changed regularly, do not pay attention to the level of transmission fluids, fix a dent, or are reluctant to take the time to change the headlight that burned out last month. The rationale is often: “If
Keep all agency systems and processes current On a regular basis my smartphone, desktop, laptop and iPad all check for updates automatically. These system improvements are designed to optimize operational efficiency and performance, and in many cases enhance security. (Not surprisingly, the app updates never seem to stop—I had 24 pending on my iPhone just this morning!) What strikes me is that the majority of independent agencies are probably past
