As 2008 comes to a close, the news is almost overwhelmingly negative: cheating by leaders in every walk of American life, our tax dollars going to bail-outs of those who contributed to the mess we are in and hard times for many who have worked hard and stayed clean yet lost a lot. But there […]
Saturday, December 27, 2008
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For a few years now, Jim Blasingame and I have shared stories, insights and practical suggestions for survival of small business in tough times. He should be your fave for an unlimited supply of helpful ideas for your business. Go to: http://blog.smallbusinessadvocate.com/management-fundamentals/small-business-economic-challenges and also to the home page of smallbusinessadvocate.com Please let me know how […]
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Comments Off on Small Business Advocate for Survival in Tough Times
For a few years now, Jim Blasingame and I have shared stories, insights and practical suggestions for survival of small business in tough times. He should be your fave for an unlimited supply of helpful ideas for your business. Go to: http://blog.smallbusinessadvocate.com/management-fundamentals/small-business-economic-challenges and also to the home page of smallbusinessadvocate.com Please let me know how […]
Monday, November 24, 2008
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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 […]
Countless more ordinary people of equal talent never developed the leadership core required to run the show. Why not?
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
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