What happened to growth? We can’t keep increasing profit by cutting cost any more. Here is how some leaders think and what they are doing. CONTEXT Exports disappointing? European business in the doldrums or worse? Domestic spending stilll sluggish and demand off? What are leaders doing about flat sales and not so great profits? Buy […]
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
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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 […]
Friday, February 20, 2009
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. […]
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 […]
Countless more ordinary people of equal talent never developed the leadership core required to run the show. Why not?
Monday, July 8, 2013
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