The origin of the word 'dialogue' stems from the Greek language with a focus on an exchange of ideas, or a conversation between two or more parties. Somewhere along the way the word lost its meaning. Today, in many corporate circles, it means … [Read more...]
Profit Motive
There is a lot of unethical exploitation of employees in a large number of publicly traded American companies. The game plan is simple — give team members elaborate titles without the necessary support, training or appropriate compensation. Titles … [Read more...]
Investing in the Wrong People
The inherent kindness in our hearts gets in the way of sound business decisions. Because we believe in the human spirit, sometimes we invest in the wrong people on a personal and professional level. Our energy and money, invested in the wrong people, … [Read more...]
And Then They Rest….
According to Anand Sanwal, “There’s a lot of fanfare when companies get funded or acquired, but people bury the dead pretty quietly.” The task is complicated by the fact that many failed start-ups don’t actually die — they limp along for years, … [Read more...]