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Jim Lindenberg, former Milwaukee Wave owner, entrepreneur and philanthropist, recently became president and CEO of Legends of the Field, a Hartland-based sports memorabilia and marketing company. His parent company, Lindy Enterprises, which specializes in assisting small businesses, bought a majority interest in Legends of the Field.
‘Not a game of perfect’: Golf similar in many ways to business
Many years ago, a client gave me a book written by Dr. Bob Rotella titled, "Golf is Not a Game of Perfect." I was pretty much a beginner at the game and having my share of frustration.
Are you a pawn star?: Characters in TV show demonstrate negotiating styles
“You never know what is gonna come through that door,” is what Rick Harrison says at the opening of each episode of the reality TV show Pawn Stars on the History Channel.
Time for some fun: Use summer spirit to build workplace morale
It's summer! Time to take life a little less seriously. For many readers, in colder climates especially, summer is a time to party – packed with picnics, vacations and cook outs. I notice that my clients are more cheerful and upbeat.
Beware of corporate espionage: Protect your company’s proprietary info
What do Bradley Manning and Edward Snowden have in common?
City launches sustainability plan
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett recently announced the launch of ReFreshMKE, the city's first sustainability plan. The full, 106-page sustainability plan for 2013-2023 is now available at the project's new website, refreshmke.com.
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“Unthink: Rediscover Your Creative Genius”
While creativity often seems to be a talent harnessed by a select group of artists and writers, thought leader Erik Wahl sees it as a skill anyone can utilize once they unlock its potential from within.
Future 50 leaders sound off
The top executives of the 2013 Future 50 companies recently provided their recommendations about how to resolve some of the most significant challenges facing businesses in the region.
Twin Disc squeaks out narrow profit
Racine-based Twin Disc Inc., facing a sales and earnings decline that the company blames on “continued weakness in the North American pressure pumping sector,” reported fourth quarter net earnings of $47,000, down from $1.26 million in the fiscal 2012 fourth quarter.
Rockwell earnings up 6.8%
Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation Inc. reported third quarter net income of $203.7 million, up 6.8 percent compared to $190.7 million in net income during the third quarter of fiscal 2012. Diluted earnings per share were $1.45, up from $1.33.
