Employees First

I have tremendous respect for "Out of the Box" thinkers. Meet Vineet Nayar, CEO of HCL Technologies in India,  who has taken his company to soaring heights using the “employee first, customers second” mantra. His book by the same name articulates his … [Read more...]

Keeping Talent

My friend Nancy, the CEO of a major tech company, was frustrated with the challenges of keeping talent within the company. "We train them, invest in them, teach them the skills required for success, and they get up and leave for just a few dollars … [Read more...]

Create a Lifer

It takes more than a good product and great service to create a customer for life — a lifer. The ability to create a sense of common purpose and shared values makes loyal customers advocates of your brand. The ability to treat a customer as a … [Read more...]

March Madness

Basketball fever grips the nation as collegiate athletes create a palpable excitement topped by Warren Buffet's promise to give a billion dollars to the individual with the perfect selection bracket. The billion dollars were lost early in the … [Read more...]