Are We Hard-Wired to Buy Stuff?

Posted on 07. Nov, 2011 by .

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Are our brains wired to spend money?  Sharon Begley makes a compelling case in her recent Newsweek article “Stop! You Can’t Afford It.”  We all know that instant gratification is a strong driver of behavior (why else do you think all that candy and gum is positioned right at the checkout line in the grocery [...]


Is HR a Strategic Partner at Your Company?

Posted on 31. Oct, 2011 by .

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In today’s world of intense competition, increasing globalization, economic uncertainty, and rapidly evolving technology, more and more organizations are rethinking the nature and purpose of HR.  While traditional responsibilities such as benefits and payroll remain important, today’s business realities require HR to assume a more strategic role in the creation and perpetuation of an organizational [...]


Learning From Historic Business Failures

Posted on 24. Oct, 2011 by .

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I recently heard a radio interview with Chunka Mui, the author of Billion Dollar Lessons: What You Can Learn from the Most Inexcusable Business Failures of the Last 25 Years.  Although the interview was brief, it contained quite a bit of wisdom that I wanted to share with you. When asked for examples of bad [...]


Group Development Explained

Posted on 10. Oct, 2011 by .

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Although the notion that groups experience distinct stages throughout their evolution is not new, many of my clients are unaware that such a phenomenon exists.  When I explain the basics of group development to them – and point out how some of their challenges may be the result of the team functioning within a particular [...]


Thoughts on the Passing of Steve Jobs

Posted on 06. Oct, 2011 by .

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As the world mourns the loss of Apple’s Steve Jobs, it is worth remembering the man not only for the wondrous inventions that sprang from his imagination but the leadership style that helped make them a reality.  Known for his tenacity, confidence, showmanship, vision, and drive, Jobs was a true original whose greatest genius is [...]


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