The 7 habits of highly effective people are: Habit 1: Be Proactive Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind Habit 3: Put First Things First Habit 4: Think Win-Win Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood Habit 6: Synergize Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw Let's look at how these habits tie into marketing leadership. Habit 1: Be Proactive Focus and act on your controllables, not the things outside your control. To successfully lead and support your marketing department, you need to master the art of being proactive. Stephen Covey's first habit is an important tool and... read more →

You’ve probably heard both sides of the leadership lingo: “Leaders lead from the front” versus “Leaders lead from the back”. Regardless of what school of thought you subscribe to, the important thing is that leading is all about supporting your marketing department team. If you don’t have your team in mind, then your leadership will fail and your team will fall apart. Let’s look at some of the ways you can lead so your marketing team can be primed to be the best they can be. Emotional Intelligence Being aware of your own emotional intelligence levels and seeking to mature... read more →

You've hired a marketing team or been put in position of directing or supporting the marketing department - how can you encourage them to be great at what they do? Here are some tips to help you turn your marketing team into a well-oiled machine. By following these steps, you'll learn how to get great marketing out of your marketing team. Marketing is a creative field, so one of the best things you can do for your team is to foster an atmosphere of creativity. Encourage new ideas and don't be afraid to take risks. No idea is a dumb... read more →

Why would a marketing director be concerned about improving marketing department performance? So deadlines aren't missed, quality increases, and customers, executives and employees win. These are also reasons our clients hire MOCK, the Agency. In this post we'll cover: Leading so your marketing team will do better How to get great marketing out of your marketing team 7 habits of highly effective marketing leaders How to shape culture as a marketing director Things to look out for as a marketing director Purpose of a marketing department in business "Phoenix Project" Principles Applied to Marketing Department Improving Marketing Department Teamwork Prevent... read more →

There’s plenty to think about when weighing the decision to hire an agency like MOCK or contractors to support your marketing department. Reducing Craziness in the Marketing Department Common problems some marketing departments face include: Lack of resources Unaligned Vision Internal Politics Within the Marketing Department External Pressures Department Demands Outside of the Marketing Department Unclear Objectives The marketing department is a vital part of any successful business, but managing it can be a real challenge. With too few resources, an unaligned vision and internal politics often clashing with external pressures, it’s no wonder so many departments find themselves in... read more →

When you're looking at how you can support your marketing department, it's important to look at the problems. Then you can evaluate the best solutions. Reducing craziness in the marketing department begins with figure out why things are so crazy and determining what steps you can take to calm things down. Things to think about - why is the marketing department crazy? The craziness in the marketing department can come from a variety of factors, ranging from poor communication and collaboration to unrealistic deadlines and high expectations. Many teams are focused on short-term gains and profits, instead of long-term strategies... read more →