Thanksgiving is approaching and as always, this time of year lends itself to reflecting on the individuals in our lives we are most grateful for. Family, is a given for most, but for any business leader, there is another type of family to be grateful for—the work-family.  Continue reading →

One of my favorite expressions is a notion that has allowed many of my entrepreneurial visions to turn into real-live successes. It captures an obvious reality that too often, precludes progression and development. The expression reads, “A good idea not executed is simply that, a good idea.” Continue reading →

Calling on my many years of experience in both corporate-America and as the owner, President and CEO of a small to mid-sized business, there are a few simple workplace rules-of-thumb that remain constant for internal and external business meetings, no matter what size the company may be. Continue reading →

A popular phrase, “work smarter, not harder,” serves today’s workforce as a reminder that strategy should inevitably precede tactical execution—especially in this face-paced digital age. Rather than adopting the latest tech-trend or social network for your company, first ask yourself some key questions to determine what the outcome of your efforts will be, as opposed to focusing on the output, itself. Continue reading →

The common notion—“we act the way we feel” is a concept that has earned its buy-in over time, for the sheer and simple reason that it often rings true. Commonly proven during the feel-good summer months of July and August, it is wise for management to capitalize on the concept’s prevalence and use the stress-free, rejuvenated and open-minded feelings to the company’s advantage.

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In a society where mostly all individuals are attached to communication outlets that allow for instantaneous interaction with others, the impacts of real-time communication are changing the course of business at an alarming rate.  Whether you have adopted and adapted to communication practices such as sleeping next to your smartphone or not, there is an altered mentality in the business world to be aware of. Continue reading →

In a corporate society that appears to be dominated by top-down management styles, as a business owner, it is important that your management approach be dictated by the industry, product or service and culture of the company. Continue reading →

As the longstanding proverb, “better said than done,” may serve as an anomaly in today’s action oriented society—the brief moments in which we are able to think through the reasons that drive our actions, are oftentimes better explained through classic quotes, crafted by even more classic figures. To share a few of my favorites, these quotes further solidify the ideas that have served me well in business and in the general principals of life. Continue reading →