Clik here to view.
‘Tuesdays in February’ rules
I witnessed this problem for the first time on a Tuesday in February. I was working in my first job after college, at a small daily newspaper. The editors sent the revised design for the second edition...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The science behind better decisions
A fascinating article on “decision fatigue” in The New York Times describes the negative effects of having to make too many decisions and of having a low glucose level when making a choice. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
6 business lessons gleaned from Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google
This is a guest post by Phil Simon, author of The Age of the Platform: How Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google Have Redefined Business Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google, aka the Gang of Four, seem to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Are you planting ‘temporary tree’ solutions?
The “temporary trees” are blooming in my town. I learned that some agricultural experts refer to Bradford pear trees by that term when I told a friend about the first tree in our yard damaged in a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
3 techniques to become a confident negotiator
I used to dread negotiating anything, until I discovered that even a sweet little old lady can be a successful deal maker. My husband says that he never saw his grandmother buy anything without winning...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The top 5 pitfalls that derail corporate decision making
Despite the wealth of information available to us these days, many of today’s best and brightest business leaders still make poor decisions. This is unfortunate, because sound decision making is at the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The top 5 pitfalls that derail corporate decision making
Today’s decision makers are up against a long list of pitfalls and obstacles that prevent them from making sound decisions. Fortunately, once you know what you’re up against, you can take the proper...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Create a Sense of Urgency
When you can’t afford to miss an opportunity or need to avoid a big mistake, create a sense of urgency to prompt your employees and coworkers to act now. Continue reading →
View ArticleClik here to view.
8 Habits of Effective Critical Thinkers
10 ways to become a better critical thinker at work and in life. Continue reading →
View Article
