Ideas
Keep an open mind: Should we really avoid political debate?
You've been told – or said yourself – many times, “Whatever you do don't discuss politics or religion.” It may be that you are prepping your son for his first serious job interview. Or prepping yourself for the annual holiday party. “OK, don't drink very much and don't bring up politics at all.”
The negotiator personality: Sheep, fox, donkey or owl?
I recently posed the question “Are you a cognitive or intuitive negotiator?” to a group of experienced negotiators and teaching professionals. We participate in the Expert Negotiator online threaded discussion at LinkedIn.com on a regular basis. The responses were quite varied and interesting.
The dark side of leadership: The toughest aspects of running a company
In 1970, as a C-130E Instructor pilot in Vietnam, I was asked to lead a treacherous mission just south of the DMZ.
Executives lead by example in Fittest Execs competition
Top executives are tasked with leading their companies by example, and that can be crucial when it comes to making time for fitness.
Global economy will feel impact as Russia joins WTO
On Aug. 22, Russia joined the World Trade Organization (WTO). The entrance raises fhe questions: Will Russia follow China economic miracle? Who will benefit? Is this a competition between the U.S. and China, or just globalization?
“The Mobile Wave: How Mobile Intelligence Will Change Everything”
Virtually every aspect of business, and of life, is now immersed in mobile computing. So much so, that it's nearly impossible to comprehend all the changes brought about by the phenomenon.
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Michael E. Moeller, president of Remy Battery Co. Inc.
What was the smartest thing your company did in the past year? "Although economic recovery has been slow...
Another huge Wisconsin cranberry harvest
Despite the summer drought that hammered much of Wisconsin's agriculture industry this year, the state's cranberry farmers are expected to harvest 4.5 million barrels of cranberries during the fall harvest, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture projections.
Know your employees’ social media rights
According to a recent survey released by Jobvite, 92 percent of employers use or plan to use social networking and social media websites to recruit new employees.
Some reflections for this Labor Day
As I prepare for the long Labor Day weekend (and begin mourning the end of summer), I’m reflecting on how “hot” the jobs issue is right now. You can’t pick up a paper, look at your social media sites, turn on the TV or talk with friends without some commentary on the stubborn unemployment rate, the supposed talent shortage, the education system (as it relates to job preparation), what government can be or should be doing… the list is nearly endless.
