Call to Action: Let’s Get Back to the 40-Hour Workweek
American’s are stressed out, tired, beaten down, and working longer than ever, and it’s because the 40-hour workweek is a thing of the past. 50 to…
Equifax. Data Breaches. What To Do?
Last week, the giant credit reporting firm Equifax announced hackers stole personally identifiable information (PII) from 143 million credit records. This morning, the U.S. Security &…
Private Equity Firms – Trail of Destruction
Toys “R” Us, which also owns Babies “R” Us, declared bankruptcy this morning. The news quoted the cause as competition from Amazon, and a high debt…
Hoping Is Not The Same As Wishing
A recent Powerball lottery jackpot was awarded at $758 million. This grand prize was won by a single individual whose life is now changed forever. Many…
Preparing Presentations Is NOT Work
Pardon my blunt talk on this topic. Preparing slide presentations is NOT work! Your company does not sell presentations, but instead sells a product or service. …
Accountability. Where Has It Gone?
Definition of ACCOUNTABILITY according to Webster’s dictionary: “An obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s actions” As I look around today’s world,…
The Future of Business
Companies like Amazon.com are putting many established businesses out of business. Bookstores such as Borders have gone under, while Barnes & Noble, once unstoppable, struggles. Sporting…
How Wealth Has Changed: Land—-> Industry—-> Information
For 5000 years, land ownership was the symbol of power and success. If you owned land, you were a landlord and inherited titles such as “baron”,…