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Although the U.S. economy is showing some signs of improvement, the national unemployment rate remains above 9 percent and few are worrying about a future labor shortage in the country.

There are a lot of indicators out there signaling that the economy is on its way back to solid ground. We know corporate profits are a bit healthier, people are again consuming with confidence, and we have opportunities now and then to celebrate a rally in the stock market.

You are always branding yourself. Everything you do and say as well as how you engage with others creates an impression and that impression, reinforced over time, becomes your personal brand (PB).

You've got a customer. In fact, it's a very profitable, long-standing customer that pays its bills and is just generally great to work with.

Vistage / TEC member Carol Coughlin has developed a set of tips for business owners who are positioning...

During our careers, we have been coached and have served as a coach. We also have been mentored by someone in our organization, by a friend or fellow executive.

Question: "I wonder if you could write about workforce diversity. How can people from different backgrounds work well together?"...

Many businesses are leaner than ever, yet highly effective management is required to compete in today's world. It is imperative that effective management and management practices are consistent throughout your organization.

After living in this coastal condo complex for a few months, I was asked to serve on the condo board. If you've ever served on such a board, you know it is not entirely a delightful experience.

Some time ago, I offered up in these pages a few guidelines to follow when attempting to gain access to executives. The gist of that piece was that you'll have more luck if you think about executive access in terms of "confirming alignment" more than "making the decision."