Once upon a time, there was a producer who built a nice book of business. But one night, as his dream self sat counting commission checks, there was a pounding at the door.
The new environment in which we are operating demands an ability to thrive in an environment that encourages constant change. More than simply being fast, you must become an agile organization with a clear sense of direction.
The financial reward for mediocrity in our industry has been way too high. It has built a false sense of security, resulted in very fragile business models, and covered up a lack of leadership.
Well, the day we all knew was coming has arrived; Parker Conrad has been fired. Heres my concern; based on the comments flying around on social media, too many in our industry are going to overlook two critical lessons.
In the insurance industry, sometimes we need a carrot; sometimes we need a stick; sometimes we need a ridiculously strong cup of coffee to wake us (the you know what) up.
Here are two more fears you must face if you want to remain in the industry. Be honest, do you experience any of these fears? If so how are you responding?