I was recently preparing for a panel presentation to an audience of executives in transition. We were discussing the changes in the job market and recruitment, affected not only by the recession but by the prevalence of social media. As an analogy, I referenced Tom Peters’recent blog series titled 2009 Recalibration written by Steve Yastrowfounder [...]
Archive for June, 2009
How To Anticipate An Unknown Market
Posted in Business, Leadership, Management, tagged Anticipate the market, Business, Collaboration, Down Economy, Management, Sales on June 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I recently tweeted that we should get comfortable with the word “mixed” as it will continue to get used and abused. Everywhere you look, the word is used to describe things such as housing data, market reactions, stock market results, economic data, etc. What executives and businesses shouldn’t have are mixed reactions about the need [...]
Is Mentoring Effective?
Posted in Business, Career Management, Gen Y, Mentoring, tagged Business, Coaching, Gen Y, Leadership, Mentoring, Mentors, Professional Development, Talent Management on June 11, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Mentoring is tricky. It is a great concept, but unfortunately it often falls short of expectations—and results. I asked the question about good and bad mentors on Twitter. In 140 characters, I realize it is sometimes difficult to shape your thoughts. But one person did–Abe Awasthi, a CPA in Irvine, CA (http://twitter.com/contactabe). Abe’s comment was [...]
Top 10 List: Funny Exchanges, Advice, Insight
Posted in Business, Career Management, Personal Advisors, tagged Business, Career Management, Humor, Personal Advisory Board on June 3, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I started thinking about the people I have worked with over the years. I am lucky enough to have a network of colleagues and friends who are candid, caring and funny. This led me down the path of remembering some of the funnier bits of advice, insight and exchanges that have occurred throughout my career. [...]
A Growth Strategy Through M&A Can Impede Sales Growth
Posted in Business, Mergers, Sales, Training, tagged Business, linkedin, M&A, Mergers, Sales, Sales Training, Training on June 1, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Yesterday, while finishing up my Starbucks Venti-Quad, non-fat vanilla latte, I ventured into a conversation about mergers with two of my colleagues. My friend was describing a small company who is struggling with their pricing and business strategy. As it turns out, the company grew through acquisition and thinks that they are leaving money on [...]
