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Republicans Betting Against the Home Team

Sunday, March 1, 2009

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Republicans: Betting Against the Home Team If this were sports, the Republicans would be investigated by Congress in very public and very nasty hearings. But it is just politics and the Congress is held to a lower standard than the rest of us. OK, the Obama plan still has holes and blank spots. God is […]

The Death of Capitalism

Friday, February 20, 2009

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If you dont know about Jim Blasingame, award winning small business advocate, coach, brain trust leader and radio host, you should (see link at end of this post). Jim’s commentary always helps business owners and his questions always push my thinking. He asked me this morning if I were worried about the death of capitalism. […]

The Depression Inside Us

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

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There is a lot of talk these days about the economy dropping from recession into depression. There is plenty in the press that is making some people more cautious and prudent in spending and finances, plenty that is putting some people in economic survival mode. All are trying to cope as best they can. But […]

You Bet Your Life — Insurance Companies Proposal Voted Down

Friday, January 30, 2009

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Got any idea of how we got into the financial crisis we are in? Understand that extreme leverage (too much debt compared with equity to back it up) is a key contributor to the economic disaster? Remember how much “insurance” was written by AIG without capital reserves? Then you will be pleased that the association […]

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How Ordinary People Become
Extraordinary Leaders

by Stephen H. Baum (Random House)

Most leaders of American companies started out as ordinary people. What prepared them for the top job?

Countless more ordinary people of equal talent never developed the leadership core required to run the show. Why not?

"Lessons for life about the core leadership traits of character, risk taking decisiveness and the ability to engage and inspire followers."
--Jim Clifton, CEO, The Gallup Organization

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