Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with leaders in a vast array of industries. It’s always intriguing to observe how leaders, both new and seasoned, respond to the possession of authority. I’ve seen just about every reaction you could expect to find. Some leaders are wise enough to use their authority as…
Well, they’re at it again at GM (Government Motors). They’re grasping for straws as they’ve apparently tried everything else. They’re obviously running out of options. The Board of Directions announced December 2 that they were accepting the resignation of new CEO Fritz Henderson. Polite translation means they dumped him and the reason readily emerged as…
Talk about creative thinking. Here’s a prime example. How would you like to get paid anywhere from $300 to $900 a month for simply driving your own car to work, to church, to your kids’ soccer games or any of your other normal destinations? It’s happenings all over the country at this very moment. Of…
Well, it’s that time of year again. We seem to be caught up in this holiday whirlwind that will sweep us into the coming year before we know. There seems to be so much to get done in such a short period of time. I can’t help but feel that this continuous chaos overshadows the…
Henry Ford was, indeed, a very unusual man. Volumes have been written about him both pro and con. However, there one’s particular story that makes a strong case for determination and persistence. In the early 1930s. Ford was determined to create a powerful single casting V-8 engine for his cars. This was something that experts…
I realize you’ll all be very busy with family and friends tomorrow feasting on fantastic food, watching football most of the day, and giving thanks for all of your wonderful blessings. Relax and enjoy every minute of this once-a-year traditional opportunity which some may take for granted. I realize you may be busy on Friday…
We recently introduced another category, Where Did That Come From?, to our growing blog content. Thus far, we’ve shared some interesting data on the origin of organization and product names such as 7-11, Adidas, Caterpillar, Pepsi, Skype, Coca-Cola, Cadillac, Haagen-Dazs and Apple Computer. Today, we continue that journey by exploring the origins of the following…
Everyone is getting a jump on the holidays this year. While most people once waited for Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving and the busiest shopping day of the year), this year is noticeably different. Most retailers have decided to offer those bargain prices much earlier this year. They’re obviously concerned about the depressed economy and…
There are so many reality shows on television today that most of us don’t even notice when new ones emerge almost every week. However, let’s imagine for a moment, that YOU were the focus of a reality show scheduled for prime time on the nation’s most popular network. Let’s say the premise was this: You…