Ideas
Be a boss ‘everyone wants to work for’
“Who is your all-time favorite boss?” That's a question I often ask participants in leadership seminars.
Innovate or die
Are you wondering if your team or even you personally possess the creative gene that would enable you and your team to innovate? Should you be looking to hire the next Steve Jobs?
No desire to retire
What did Casey Stengel, Tony Bennett and George Burns have in common? They could not stay retired. They managed baseball, sang, told jokes and smoked cigars until they were in their 80s and beyond.
“Finding Allies, Building Alliances”
After a career as a political leader and corporate executive, Mike Leavitt attributes much of his professional success to the power of the collaborative alliances he has both been a part of and helped piece together.
Prolitec expands global reach
Milwaukee-based Prolitec Inc. has partnered with Rentokil Initial plc to broaden its reach in Europe, North America, South Africa and the Asia Pacific region.
Potawatomi opens digester
The Forest County Potawatomi Community opened its $20 million renewable energy facility this morning near Potawatomi Bingo Casino in Milwaukee's Menomonee Valley.
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A.O. Smith benefits from solid sales growth
A.O. Smith Corp. reported third quarter net earnings of $46.2 million, or 50 cents per share, up from $36 million, or 40 cents per share, at the same time a year ago.
MillerCoors to lay off 27
MillerCoors announced that it will lay off 200 salaried employees, 27 of whom are based in Milwaukee. It will also eliminate 160 open salaried positions.
Harley motorcycle sales soar
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. reported that its earnings and dealer new motorcycle sales rose sharply in the third quarter.
Report says Allen Edmonds may be takeover target
Men's Wearhouse Inc. is attempting to acquire Port Washington-based Allen Edmonds Shoe Corp., according to a Wall Street Journal report.
