Thinking Aloud
Why You Must Open Your Doors To Stakeholders Who Criticize — Even Demonize —...
Bill Shireman and Bruce Piasecki explain how to engage outraged stakeholders in a “dance of dialogue” that creates trust and fosters positive change and future growth.
There’s No Such Thing As A Bad Idea (Or Is There?)
Brainstorming experts have long held that every idea, however impractical, is worthy of consideration. But in practice, many of us have come across our share of unmistakable duds. Mitchell Rigie and Keith Harmeyer, coauthors of SmartStorming, explain why lots of good can come from bad ideas.
CNBC’s The Profit: Finally… A Reality TV Show With Valuable Lessons
CNBC’s new show, The Profit, starring businessman Marcus Lemonis, should be required, must-see-TV for any small business owner. Jason Sentell, Product Marketing Manager at Wasp, shares some of the lessons he picked up from watching The Profit.
Intel’s New Core vPro Processors May Redefine Business Mobility Devices
Intel's recent announcement of its new 4th generation Core™ vPro™ processors may mean that by the middle of 2014 the distinction between business and consumer oriented mobility devices are likely to be much more differentiated.
An Opinion On Company-Initiated Social Functions For Employees
by Stacey Thompson
Working from home (telecommuting) might be a real trendy thing nowadays, but chances are that most of the people you know are...
The Challenge Of Figuring Out Your Pre-Money Valuation
One of the single most important challenges entrepreneurs face is calculating a realistic, defensible pre-money valuation. Alan Lobock, co-founder of Worthworm shares how you can do it right.
Improving Creativity Is Easier When You Learn To Leverage Personalities
There is no single special type of creative person. There are many types of creative people and we all have our own creative styles. First you need to learn your personality type. Then you need to put it to use, says David B. Goldstein, co-author of "Creative You: Using Your Personality Type to Thrive".
Is A USP A Thing Of The Past?
It’s worth thinking of your USP as the one thing you set your stall by: the offering you protect at all costs which in turn helps you maintain your customer base and market position, says Sean Blanks, marketing director of www.cartridgesave.co.uk.
Profitable Small Business Ideas For Would-Be Entrepreneurs
Brandon Peters suggests some ideas on what small businesses wannabe entrepreneurs might like to think about.
The Well Workforce: Healthy Equals Wealthy And Wise
Not only will a mentally healthy workforce directly translate to direct benefits for the American worker, it will bolster businesses' bottom lines by greatly reducing lost productivity, absenteeism, and worker's compensation and disability claims, says Melissa Thompson, CEO of TalkSession.
Democratizing The Tools Of Design
As design thinking gains momentum and increasingly permeates the collective conscience of business, a struggle over who "owns" design has emerged, sa.ys Kevin Bennett, co-author of "Solving Problems with Design Thinking: Ten Stories of What Works"
Why Good Entrepreneurs Are Like Scientists
The next time you consider conceptualising, developing and launching a new product or business, consider embracing the tenets of empiricism, Walter Lim recommends.
Why We’d Get A Lot More Done If We Switched To A 12 Week...
Most of us view the 365 day year as a natural execution cycle. Brian P. Moran explains why there’s a fatal flaw in annualized thinking and offers six reasons why we’d be more motivated and productive if we redefined our year to last just 12 weeks.
The Power to Transform – Overcoming The Enemies of Learning
There are forces at work that are committed to making sure that you never learn. Chris Majer, author of "The Power to Transform: 90 Days to a New You", exposes a few of the more important ones along with strategies on how to deal with them.
Mass Miscommunication: How Misusing Digital Tools Undermines Results
Technology offers more and more opportunities to connect with others, yet the way we use it often creates disconnects. Geoffrey Tumlin shares ten counterintuitive but concrete tips to help you avoid high-tech pitfalls and communicate effectively.
Say No to A Working Vacation: 9 Ways to Make the Most of Your...
For far too many of today’s professionals, pre-vacation excitement is mixed with worry. Will this finally be the year I get to really unwind? they wonder. Or will my vacation be held hostage by work once again? Brian Moran provides some unique, pre-vacation planning advice to help you get it all done before you take off.
6 Things The Kardashians Can Teach Us About Branding
Often chastised for their relentless desire for fame, the Kardashians can actually offer a lot of great lessons to marketers out there.
The New Normal: Mobile First
The catch phrase that has most recently begun to pop up throughout the innovation and technology entrepreneurial landscape is: “Mobile First". Jonathan Erwin, CEO of Red e App explains why Mobile First is more than the future of business.
Six Reasons People Aren’t Buying Your Stuff
How do you react when a potential client decides not to work with you? Most people take it personally and go into despair. Why? Because they’re looking at the situation from their point of view instead of the point of view of the potential client.
Positively Outrageous Service Is All It Takes To Wow A Customer
When a customer has an unexpected positive service experience, they can’t help but say, WOW! And, this is the best part… they are compelled to talk about it. This is Positively Outrageous Service, says T. Scott Gross.
Thumbs Up On Gatekeepers, But Who… And How?
The growth of self-publishing has turned everything upside down now that anyone, anywhere, can publish, market their books, and call themselves an author. But is all this freedom a good thing, asks author Libby Fischer Hellmann.
3 Paradoxes Of The ‘Entrepreneurial Generation’
There seems to be a growing concern that the American culture has lost its entrepreneurial fire. Dr Jeff Conrwall suggests that may be due to the "three paradoxes" of the Millennial Generation.
The New Middle Ages
Today, as the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, it seems we are approach a new Middle Ages in America, says Gini Graham Scott, Ph.D., author of "Transformations: How New Developments in Science, Technology, Business, and Society Are Changing Your Life" .
The Boomer Bust: Working With A Fading Generation?
It’s time to look at the issues Millennial bosses will face in their attempts to manage the remnants of the Boomer workforce, says T. Scott Gross, author of "Invisible: How Millennials Are Changing the Way We Sell".
The Sweeter Counter-Offer: Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
Shortly after you give notice, your manager makes a pitch for you to stay on and he makes you a sweeter offer than the new company. Logan Knight, Technology Recruiter at Redfish Technology, argues you shouldn't take the counter offer.
Starting A Business With No Money And No Credit
There are ways to successfully start up a business with no money and no credit when the traditional lenders have denied you, says Hugh Tyzack, founder and managing director of Loansforbad-credit.co.uk.
Five Warning Signs Your Employees May Lack A Vital Sense Of Belonging
When employees feel they belong, they’ll give you their all. When they don’t, well, you’ll
get only crumbs. Christine Comaford explains why belonging is such a powerful
human drive and offers tips on what you can do to foster it.
The Customer Experience, Louis C K, And Shopping Your Own Business
Customer service consulting can be intensive. Technical. Highly detail-involved. But sometimes, the simplest things tell the most, says Micah Solomon, author of “High-Tech, High-Touch Customer Service“.
Why I’m Grateful For America The Great
In honor of July Fourth, Todd Patkin, author of "Finding Happiness", has written down seven reasons why I’m grateful to live in the United States of America.
4 Threats To Your Small Business’ Online Reputation
Mike Zammuto, President of Brand.com, discusses four of the most common reputational threats that small business owners face.