Most of us like to believe that our professional productivity (or lack thereof) is meaningful and significant. Unfortunately, in the absence of meaningful quantitative and qualitative metrics, the belief in our contributions does not match the harsh … [Read more...]
Saving Face
April 10, 2014 by
The people of Singapore, at the conference, are soft-spoken and friendly. Part culture, part service orientation. As we checked into our hotel, I realized we had overpaid for a night. "Would it be possible to get a refund," I asked politely. The … [Read more...]
The Art of Banking
March 25, 2014 by
Hair slicked back, the CEO of a local community bank surveyed the influential people having lunch at the Center Club in Tampa, as I picked nervously at my salad. He was not concerned about me, my business plan, or my dreams. He was concerned about … [Read more...]
Having The Right Tools
March 24, 2014 by
Basic knowledge of the 4 P's of Marketing (Product, Price, Promotion, and Place) makes you as much of a Marketer, as having access to a hammer makes you a carpenter. Business professionals, and organizations for that matter, focus on acquiring … [Read more...]
