Monthly Archives: July 2014

360 Degree Management

360 Degree Management
Almost everyone in the business world should be familiar with the process of 360 Degree Feedback; which is feedback that comes from members of an employee's immediate work circle. But are you familiar with the term 360 Degree Management? Probably not so much. I define 360 Degree Management as one's ability to utilize his or her business acumen and sense…
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The Lost Leader

The Lost Leader
If you cannot identify your loss leader, you are a lost leader. To succeed in today's overly competitive business environment, leaders must be aware of the products, services, operations and costs that surround them, and possess a deep understanding of the market(s) in which they compete. Sounds like Business 101 or a rudimentary aptitude doesn't it? Well guess again. Aside from knowing the basics,…
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Stealing a pen at work could turn you on to much bigger crimes

Stealing a pen at work could turn you on to much bigger crimes
I have always been impressed by the extremely successful and talented; appreciating all of the hard work that got them there, while believing the same could happen for me. Most of the winners share their stories hoping to teach others how to do the same. These are the people who genuinely care about bettering humanity.…
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie
I met Governor Chris Christie while vacationing at the Jersey Shore for the 4th of July Holiday. Chatting with the Governor was a great experience. When I asked him if he had planned to run in 2016, he replied "We're seriously thinking about it. Somebody needs to shake up the White House". I agree with…
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Botched

Botched
I returned from vacation yesterday on a 7:30am flight from Newark, NJ. The car service picked us up from the shore area at 4:45am; which made it a very long travel day. In addition, I have no luck sleeping on airplanes. Yes, there are times when I'll nod off for 20 minutes or so, but I'll usually awaken…
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