Guest Column: The Power of CEO Communities
THE POWER OF CEO COMMUNITIES by Nancy MacKay, CEO, MacKay CEO Forums We think of it being “lonely at the top” for corporate executives and for business owners. But it doesn’t have to be that way. I’ve found that enabling them to
Guest Column: For International Students: Five Keys to Success in the U.S. College Classroom
For International Students: Five Keys to Success in the U.S. College Classroom by Dr. Vivi Hua For some of you who come from a culture that focuses a lot on student grades and rankings, you likely will have to develop new skills
Guest Column: What to do when your customers need first aid
What to do when your customers need first aid by Donna Weber The other week I had a meeting with myself to review my accomplishments for the first half of 2020. The accomplishment I’m most proud of is saving a woman
Guest Column: CPAs Can (Must) Get Out of Tax
CPAs Can (Must!) Get Out of Tax by Geraldine Carter Traditional accountants are stuck in a compliance rut and struggle to get out. They compensate for low-margin work by putting in 60-hour weeks, claiming they “just want to be helpful” and commiserate
Guest Column: Don’t Let Your Business Be Held Hostage by Fear
Don’t Let Your Business Be Held Hostage by Fear By Chip Massey Former FBI Hostage Negotiator As an FBI hostage negotiator and special agent, one of the things that always amazed me was how easily fear can blind people. One such example made
Guest Column: With Whom You Associate Matters
Now More Than Ever: Whom You Associate With Matters By Lisa Anderson and Linda Popky When we took over management of the Society for the Advancement of Consulting (SAC) in 2018 from Million Dollar Consulting Guru Alan Weiss, we realized there were
Guest Column: IT Strategy Best Practices
IT Strategy Best Practices by Praveen Puri Today, having a successful IT strategy is important for ALL companies, not just those companies involved in directly selling software or computer systems. Mobile apps, cloud-based software services, artificial intelligence (AI), and cheap sensors (IoT,
Dining the Right Way
Meal-related business and social engagements are powerful ways to gain the competitive edge and establish successful partnerships. Success requires not only a great product or service but also excellent people skills and conduct. Poor command of a dining situation and
Guest Column: Multicultural Market Realities
Multicultural Market Realities by Terry Soto Companies that are benefiting from expanding their strategies to multicultural populations in the United States have achieved a dominant business advantage. These companies have always been just as challenged by multiple priorities and growth pressures as
Guest Column: Creating Intentional Development
Retooling Leadership Development: Creating Intentional Development By Richard Citrin and Michael Couch When we were coaching business leaders during the 2009 downturn, one of the few areas in which they were feeling good was related to talent acquisition and retention. These leaders
