We are headed to Asia at the end of the week, but wanted to share an observation with you before we immerse ourselves in new-to-us cultures. A family member has quit his job in the MidWest to move to California and has been networking in search of his next senior management gig. He has done […]
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
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If you have ever been frustrated trying to hire a star to your team, read this and take the lesson home. DM owns several businesses. He has for years played may unofficial roles beside owner from CEO to COO to chief problem-solver to chief cheerleader strategist. Playing so many roles takes its toll, most powerfully […]
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Comments Off on Profit Pools — A Literal Opportunity in This Economy
A recent NRDC environmental report pleaded with urban dwellers to use more durable umbrellas. Apparently, thousands of umbrellas break and are discarded each and every time it rains in major cities and these end up in landfills. Catherine Charlot’s innovative initiative in capitalizing (literally) on this profit pool (pun intended) was the subject of Alisa […]
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
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There is plenty of grounds for complaint by many, given events of the past few months. But Thanksgiving is a good time to reflect, to express gratitude for what we have and for what has not been visited upon us. You will find that taking a few moments with others, each to identify one or […]
Countless more ordinary people of equal talent never developed the leadership core required to run the show. Why not?
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
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