While the origin of New Year’s resolutions goes back as far as 153 BC, in modern day times, they usually evoke feelings of guilt. Most verbs associated with resolutions are restrictive in [...]
You’ve heard all the headlines … You’ve seen all the headlines … “consumer confidence down, retail sales stagnant, stock market declines and the possibility of worldwide recessions.” Not exactly [...]
The financial textbooks refer to employees as human capital. The management textbooks label employees human resources. However, the most successful companies treat employees as human beings. [...]
“We know we can do well by doing good,” said Louis Gerstner, Jr. while Chairman of American Express Travel Services, the company widely credited with coining (and trademarking) the term “cause [...]
Today’s business environment is becoming increasingly complex and competitive due to globalization, new technology, increasing product proliferation, brand erosion, market segmentation, consumer [...]
Do you sometimes feel as though you’re on a treadmill in your professional life? You were coasting along comfortably at a “five” setting, yet the speed just bumped up to 10. While you may be [...]
Increase the size of your customer base – use a combination of sales, marketing and PR to develop new business. Decrease your attrition rate – one of the fastest (and cheapest) ways to grow your [...]
Few sports spectacles were as exciting as watching the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing! Millions tuned in around the world as Michael Phelps shattered previous Olympic records to become the [...]
Given all the disruptions in the broadcasting industry there is now more competition than ever before for consumers’ ears, eyes, heart, mind and discretionary dollars. However, for those [...]