Ideas
Common sense is not so common
A few weeks back I dropped into a grocery store to buy gelato for a friend who had a stroke. Irish Stout was the flavor of the day.
Walker gives green light to Marquette police force
Marquette University can officially form its own campus police department, thanks to a bill signed today by Gov. Scott Walker.
WisconsinBiz: ‘Remaking Wisconsin’
BizTimes Media proudly announces the publication of the second annual edition of WisconsinBiz.
The customer is stalling. What do I say now?
Jeffrey, When a client says he or she is “still reviewing their options,” I know you say that's the result of their ability to see the value in my product or service. But how should I respond to this objection without pushing the customer away? Thanks, Gladys
‘Necessary investment in greatness’: Have the courage to be authentic
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.
Don’t overreact: Balance and consistency is key to being a good manager
“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:
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A collaborative HUB: A new approach to help create jobs here
For our businesses to succeed, we need people working so they can afford to buy our products and services.
The ABCDs of strategic planning: Nonprofits need to assess the big picture
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?”
Trick to lead Racine County EDC
Jenny Trick has been named the new executive director of the Racine County Economic Development Corp., effective immediately.
Walker plans to extend UW System tuition freeze
Gov. Scott Walker today called for an additional two-year freeze on tuition for the University of Wisconsin System.