When Sam DiPiazza, CEO of PriceWaterhouseCoopers, appeared for an interview and student Q&A, he spoke of a childhood lesson that shaped him. Click on “losing the public trust” and see what he had to say.
Stephen M.R. Covey’s book
The Speed of Trust
makes the business case for engendering trust. It is well worth reading. Sam DiPiazza brings [...]
When I interviewed W. Grant Gregory, the former Chairman of Deloitte Touche for my book (see elsewhere on my site) about developing one’s leadership traits, he stressed the importance of having your own personal board of directors. These are successful people who provide advice and constructive criticism and may connect you to an opportunity. It [...]
As 2008 comes to a close, the news is almost overwhelmingly negative: cheating by leaders in every walk of American life, our tax dollars going to bail-outs of those who contributed to the mess we are in and hard times for many who have worked hard and stayed clean yet lost a lot. But there [...]
For a few years now, Jim Blasingame and I have shared stories, insights and practical suggestions for survival of small business in tough times. He should be your fave for an unlimited supply of helpful ideas for your business. Go to:
http://blog.smallbusinessadvocate.com/management-fundamentals/small-business-economic-challenges
and also to the home page of smallbusinessadvocate.com
Please let me know how helpful you find [...]
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
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