New Financing Here? Not here? Here?
Isn't it fun to watch our regulators talk about the availability of business lending? CFO magazine may not have observed that their recent article, TARP Won't Spread Loans for Months,…
Look to customers for financing?
There are times when looking to customers for financing might be a valuable tool. This concept goes beyond getting extended terms from suppliers, although that is an excellent form of…
Does Your Incentive Plan Really Drive Superior Results?
Are you happy now? The big bosses lost their a**!
Those of you who get a chill up your spine when CEO compensation gets scalded, should light up at the news that 175 of top American CEO's lost over $50…
Wisdom of the Ages – Don’t Miss This!!
Some of you may be aware of the Wisdom Project, an effort produced in cooperation with Bishop Desmond Tutu. I had lost track of it and thanks to a colleague, was recently re-introduced to it.
The Wisdom Project has assembled an extraordinary international cast of voices from all walks of life to explore the concept of wisdom. Do yourself a favor and take a few moments to reflect upon this wondrous work by visiting The Wisdom Project.
In the words of renowned photographer, Andrews Zuckerman, here is the concept of the Wisdom Project. (more…)
Kicking Top Talent to the curb?
Here's a grim reminder of something we talk about a lot around here. I can't emphasize enough the critical process of hiring and maintaining top talent and the need to…