{"id":630,"date":"2013-12-09T16:54:34","date_gmt":"2013-12-09T16:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wensmedia.com\/ens-on-sales\/?p=630"},"modified":"2013-12-09T16:54:34","modified_gmt":"2013-12-09T16:54:34","slug":"whats-your-internal-growth-plan-for-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ensmediausa.com\/ens-on-sales\/uncategorized\/whats-your-internal-growth-plan-for-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s Your Internal Growth Plan for 2014?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0 In “The Story of Civilization”, American philosopher and historian Will Durant wrote,<\/span> <\/span><\/span>“A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within.”
\n<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Think of all the civilizations from the Roman Empire to Hitler’s Germany, and you’ll understand what he meant.
\nEvery business, including broadcasting, is in itself a civilization.
\nIf your infra-structure, staff morale, training, mission statement, vision and all of the other components which comprise your “civilization” or culture are strong and in tact, no external competitor or market condition can destroy you.
\nStations which blame their competitors for their low rates or that blame their market or any other external conditions for their shortfalls should look inwardly rather than pointing outwardly.
\nThe\u00a0advantage of focusing on strengthening your civilization is that you control it. You have no control over what the marketplace or your competitors throw at you.
\nYou do, however, control your own beliefs, convictions, systems and culture.
\nAs\u00a0Radio Ink publisher, Eric Rhoads, reflected on Radio Ink’s civilization in this week’s Radio Ink Headlines, he wrote:
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 “While working on my budgets this week, it crossed my mind that I have not budgeted for growth. Yes, of course I budgeted for business growth — but what am I budgeting for the growth of my team members or myself?
\n<\/i>Stagnation and the lack of fresh ideas not only kill our personal motivation, they negatively impact our organizations.
\nI<\/i>n my own organization, I’ve declared 2014 as a year for learning. I have budgeted to attend some events that will force me to learn and grow in new areas. Though it sounds extravagant, I have learned that dull leadership leads to dull companies. No matter how much I read, how much I study or watch, I’m most invigorated when I meet new people and learn about new concepts I need to understand.
\nI<\/i>t’s almost comical…. in a sad kind of way. Our industry is stagnant and predicting only about 1 percent growth in 2014. This is the same industry where, in many companies, people are not allowed to attend seminars or events. It’s kind of like cutting all promotion budgets and wondering why stations aren’t growing more in ratings and revenue.
\n<\/i>Stimulation does not just happen. It comes from a deliberate attempt to learn. When you consider your 2014 plans, make it a point to plan for growth — personal growth and that of your team. The results will positively impact your business.”
\n<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I couldn’t have said it better myself. If you’re planning on growing\u00a0next year, contact wayne@wensmedia.com<\/a> to arrange an online demo of the proven programs we have to make sure your civilization grows from within to increase your sales against all odds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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