Yearly Archives: 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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Quality is Everything

Quality is Everything
I emphasize the importance of producing quality work in Welcome to the Big Leagues and also mention my Uncle Sal, an entrepreneur bakery owner, who was the first to teach and instill in me the belief that quality is everything. Since then, I adopted a few new values that I will share here, but first let's…
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Mind, Body and Soul: Daily To-Do-List

Mind, Body and Soul: Daily To-Do-List
It's now 5:47 am, and the roads are packed with anxious commuters who are in a hurry to get an early start on the workday. As I watch the sunrise over the bay, I am feeling a bit more spiritual than usual and decided to write this blog wearing a different hat, the hat of a wellness guru. Why? Because…
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Personal Productivity: Let’s make it happen!

Personal Productivity: Let’s make it happen!
If you are working in Corporate America, then chances are the company you work for is running lean on headcount. In the short-term, this management strategy will improve the company's productivity numbers; which is a surefire way to increase profits (and the main reason why so many leaders do it). In the long-term, this tactic will be…
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The Thirst for Knowledge

The Thirst for Knowledge
The first time I saw the picture posted to this blog was several years ago when I attended a lecture by Thomas Friedman, author of The World is Flat. He used this image to remind us Americans how privileged we are and how hungry the rest of the world is to better itself. The picture shows…
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Deadline means dead line!

Deadline means dead line!
The word deadline was originated from a phrase used in prison camps during the Civil War; which meant that if you crossed the marked line in the sand, you were dead. Missing a deadline in the corporate world may not lead to your physical demise, as it did in earlier days, but it could be the…
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