Funny how a deadline focuses the mind. I had a conversation this morning with Jim Blasingame, radio host and an incredibly valuable source of knowledge and insight for small business. Preparing for what is always a lively and challenging interview made me extract the juice from brainstorming sessions with my clients and Vistage CEO Group […]
Monday, November 24, 2008
Comments Off on Habeas Corporate: Reviving the Body of the Auto Industry
Putting aside the hubris and lack of self-awareness of the automobile CEOs — reminiscent of the Congressional appearance of the tobacco companies — what do we do with the moribund bodies that are their business models? Ask for a plan? Not even close. Current leadership is blinded. Let them become bank holding companies as thousands […]
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Comments Off on Survival In Recession: Hard Work for Bright Boys and Girls
The cliff is not only in sight, it is here. What to do? If you have been reading this blog for awhile, you know that each member of my group of business owners and chief executives made contingency plans and took precautionary measures in September 2007 for the storm they saw coming. At year end […]
Thursday, November 6, 2008
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John McCain’s otherwise gracious concession speech included a line to the effect of “I don’t know what more we could have done to have a winning campaign.” Here is food for thought for Senator McCain and the Republicans who must now make a choice between collaborating to make democracy work vs. actions less constructive: – […]
Countless more ordinary people of equal talent never developed the leadership core required to run the show. Why not?
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Comments Off on Small Business Advocate — Surviving This Economy