Leadership
Beware of another kind of deficit
"I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples."
— Mother Teresa
The Rotary business mantra: Do your deals benefit all parties involved?
A majority of business organizations have a moral code or an ethical statement which drive the conduct of their business transactions.
Harshad Shah, president of Eagle Technology Inc.
What was the smartest thing your company did in the past year?
"To gain an increase in market share and expand internationally, we released a web-based, cloud computing, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) version of its asset management software. This web-based version is much easier to deploy and is significantly lower in upfront costs, increasing a facility's return on investment. Additional internationalized features in the web-based version allow us to expand our international presence."
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Give it to gain it
I often ponder what to write about. Thank you to the, “I expect respect first,” guy.
Retirement plan review: What’s right for your business?
Believe it or not, 2012 will soon be coming to a close and the new year provides business owners with an opportunity to take a fresh look at their company retirement plans.
Future 50 companies are bullish
The five fastest-growing companies of the Future 50 in 2012 are understandably bullish about the future.
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Listening: A key to success
Whether I am coaching leaders, executives, employees, salespeople or individuals for personal growth, often the need to improve one's listening becomes a focus, if greater success is the goal.
Spiritual intelligence provides deeper wisdom
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
How to come out on top in a sluggish economy
In case the sluggishness we are feeling in the economy continues beyond the election, this is a good time to revisit what to do. In periods like this, cash is king and you need to operate accordingly; you may not be able to cover up mistakes by growing revenue. Here are some additional thoughts:
Be open to the notion of the flexible workplace
"I have to tell you, I don't like what you're saying at all. Quite frankly, I'm having a very...
