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Make the right call: Get a top leader for your organization

It's third and long in the fourth quarter with two minutes left in the game. Do you call a run, screen pass or go for the long ball? Ask any NFL quarterback and you will get a different answer to the same question. Why? Because each has a different level of aggressiveness, self-confidence and experience, and accepts a different level of risk. The same factors come into play when your top executive makes a tough business decision.

Culture is key: Work environment affects performance and turnover

“We've decided that we're just not going to give them any negative feedback.”

Do it your way: “The customer is always right …” is a cop-out

I've learned a lot over the years about how salespeople are wired. Not surprisingly, few traits are more common than the desire to be responsive and accommodating; “the customer is always right” stuff.

Take action against heroin

Heroin kills. Heroin is not chic. The monster destroys any one in its grip. Those who loved the lost grieve for the rest of their lives.

Nonprofit Calendar

*Saturday, Feb. 15, the Fin ‘N’ Feather Sportsman’s Club of Dousman will host the 53rd annual Ice Fishing Jamboree...
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BizTimes Media 2014 Giving Guide

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

UWM alumnus will be next CEO of Milwaukee Public Museum

The Milwaukee Public Museum board of directors has chosen Dennis Kois to be the next president and chief executive officer of the museum.

Milwaukee Biz Blog: Video fuels outrage about Southridge Mall bus decision

In this harsh Wisconsin winter, a citizen video is sparking public pressure to build against Simon Property Group's decision to move the public bus stop 1,000 feet away from Southridge Mall's entrances.

BizStarts launching startup space

BizStarts Milwaukee, a nonprofit organization that helps entrepreneurs develop their companies, has announced it will open a startup resource center at Schlitz Park, called BizForge.

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