It has been a very busy week for many reasons, some business and some personal. I have not written in a few days and feel guilty. Therefore I will fill this blank post with a quote that I have saved for moments like this. I have saved this quote from Good to Great author Jim Collins for several years and use it often. Here goes.

He says it takes a company “…on average of four years to crystallize a coherent strategic concept and seven years of intense effort below the radar screen before a company would show a significant and sustained leap to great results.”

This fits with our assessment that it takes about four years to return a tarnished reputation back to its former glory and probably another three years to make it long-lasting.

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