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One of my golf hats has the word “Inspire” written across the front. The hat is a souvenir from the best leadership development seminar I ever attended – and I don't need the hat to remind me of the session.

“If I become a manager, I'll never be like that…” we often say when we have a lousy boss. The problem is that we often over-correct and our behavioral pendulum swings too far in the opposite direction. Here are some examples:

For our businesses to succeed, we need people working so they can afford to buy our products and services.

Would you ever play darts blindfolded? Many small businesses, especially nonprofits, are trying to navigate the world without some type of a plan. Currently, I am participating in a global online discussion addressing the question, “Do small nonprofits need to do strategic planning?”

Jenny Trick has been named the new executive director of the Racine County Economic Development Corp., effective immediately.

Gov. Scott Walker today called for an additional two-year freeze on tuition for the University of Wisconsin System.

As April 15 approaches, more and more taxpayers are getting a nasty surprise as they discover someone already has claimed their tax refund.

*Friday, April 11, the Milwaukee Art Museum will host "MAM After Dark: Back to the Prom." The social event,...

BizTimes Media’s fourth annual Giving Guide offers southeastern Wisconsin’s business community an outlet to connect with area nonprofit organizations for philanthropic involvement.

Make-A-Wish Wisconsin welcomed about 700 members of the state's business community to its Wish Night 2014, held on April 3 at the Pfister Hotel. The signature fundraiser and gala, themed "Spoonful of Sugar," collected funds to support more than 70 wishes for Wisconsin kids impacted by life-threatening medical conditions. The evening, presented by the Marcus Corporation and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, also saluted Make-A-Wish Wisconsin's 30th anniversary.