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Form Follows Function
Regardless of the structure, forms need to serve the needs of the person who will eventually be filling them out. In the rush to...

Mark Appenzellar
Oct 6, 20225 min read


As Clear As Mud
The organization that can master effective communication will immediately gain an advantage over much of its competition. Undertaking the...

Mark Appenzellar
Sep 30, 20225 min read


Identity Crisis
Our potential customers or clients are viewing our enterprise through a very different set of eyes, with a level of scrutiny well beyond...

Mark Appenzellar
Sep 20, 20224 min read


It Takes a Year
Nothing can ever beat the incredible power of putting things into place and taking your time to watch as they unfold. Patience. It’s the...

Mark Appenzellar
Sep 13, 20224 min read


Influence, the Two-way Street
Business owners should share aspects of the entity’s mission and vision in practical and tangible ways that will help to give the...

Mark Appenzellar
Sep 7, 20224 min read


The One That Got Away
Having an absolute and unwavering understanding of the vision that launched our enterprise into the tangible realm of the business world...

Mark Appenzellar
Aug 31, 20225 min read


Poison In The Mix
When workplace toxicity goes unchecked, the entire operational climate begins to negatively change. For anyone who’s ever been involved...

Mark Appenzellar
Aug 23, 20224 min read


Some Assembly Required
One of the healthiest practices you can put into place in your business is to “reverse engineer” whatever it is that you’re trying to...

Mark Appenzellar
Aug 20, 20224 min read


Doing Business With Blinders On
The remedy actually starts with basic humility. What if you were to discover that you’re doing something in the daily operations of your...

Mark Appenzellar
Aug 11, 20224 min read


Hey Buddy, Where’s The Fire?
Its easy to get caught up in the momentum of what you’re doing, particularly if you begin to enjoy some success. The classic scenario...

Mark Appenzellar
Aug 3, 20224 min read


Why Deadlines Are Actually Life-Giving
We need to embrace deadlines for what they can do to help us rather than hinder us. In the realm of business operations, few words carry...

Mark Appenzellar
Jul 28, 20224 min read


A Snapshot of You
If your purpose is the focal point of your efforts, the natural byproduct will be a solid organizational identity. “So, what does your...

Mark Appenzellar
Jul 22, 20223 min read


Buyer Beware! There’s Always Freeware
Finding a freeware that meets your needs can be like hitting the jackpot. Are you in the process of putting together the nuts and bolts...

Mark Appenzellar
Jul 16, 20224 min read


DIY, But Ask For Help
The most beneficial approaches when starting a business is to learn from someone else’s experience, including their mistakes. The point...

Mark Appenzellar
Jul 7, 20223 min read


You're Not an Imposter!
Every creator or businessperson is on a journey on the roadmap to success. You have an overwhelmingly powerful drive to create something,...

Mark Appenzellar
Jun 27, 20223 min read


Sometimes In the Wind of Change We Find Our New Direction
Valor is transitioning to a new business model starting April 1, 2022. The Valor Crisis & Training Center has long been committed to...

Lori Wriston
Mar 24, 20222 min read


Introducing Xcel Launch
Over the last decade, founders and startups have turned to business incubators and accelerators to scale their business. What is a small...

Lori Wriston
Nov 21, 20212 min read


Walking the Tightrope
Organizations must find the resolve to truly pursue excellence and to embark on a voyage of organizational self-discovery. Are you...
Lori Wriston
Jul 27, 20213 min read


ValorExcel Launches Blog
When it comes to helping people and organizations work smarter, not harder, ValorExcel leads the way! Why start a blog? Our team of...
Lori Wriston
Jun 10, 20212 min read
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