entrepreneurship + small business

The subtlety of leadership

Lynn Rohr — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:43:02 -0500

Time is quickening and many structures are folding. The way we do business is part of what is changing rapidly. I am noticing many subtleties lately; I am aware that I have to be more and more conscious of the old thoughts and patterns that have held me back in the past. In this current marketplace, it is vital that I recognize these before I act and choose to act from a place of strength and self esteem. To actually "be" more than do or to do after the "being".

Organic Leadership

Lynn Rohr — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:06:20 -0500

Sharing insights on what I see as I teach and learn the inner technology of Cliff Jumping®. It is an internal leadership technology that is designed around intentional risk, conscious choice and principles of energy management. This course is about trusting yourself... coming to the edge of what you know and learning to jump. I and the clients I work with expereince a model for leadership that allows natural contribution, in dynamic balance. The discoveries are fascinating and will teach others!

Leadership in tough times

Peter Lucash — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:33:08 -0500

Many times, good leadership is in the small things. There are two recent examples that set a positive tone in difficult times.

Monsoonami

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:15:33 -0500

Writing about India and Indian Business, Opportunities and Potholes, People and Cities. It is not all about outsourcing.

Work in Japan

Erez Noy — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:07:41 -0500

Does the "who" matter?

Peter Lucash — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:43:29 -0500

When I teach business classes, one of my favorite discussion sessions looks at whether the personal characteristics of the person make a difference when choosing a CEO. I use the example of Avon when they appointed Andrea Jung as CEO, the first woman to hold that position. The question I pose is this: was it important for Avon to appoint a woman as CEO? Were there personal characteristics about Jung that made her particularly appealing?

Eighty percent of success is showing up - be ready

Peter Lucash — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:23:25 -0400

This story, posted in Sean Tiner's blog, caught my eye. A good lesson to remember in these times;

This past weekend, as Texas Tech beat Kentucky, Williams kicked all of the extra points.

Be ready. Be fearless.

Chin up

Peter Lucash — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:40:42 -0400

Fortune magazine began publishing during the Great Depression. The Empire State Building, Chrysler Building and Rockefeller Center in New York City were built during the same time. Microsoft had a major growth spurt in the downturn of the 1990s.

Slogging on

Peter Lucash — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:26:33 -0400

Well, it’s no secret that the economic falloff is bad – real bad. The challenge for management is to keep the company focused and moving forward. You have to be of two minds – watch the pennies at home, and spend the dollars to continue to build your business.

The E.Factor Presents :: Building Global Businesses

Stephanie Frasco — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:30:04 -0400

http://www.efactor.com/p/events/id=14 This E.Factor www.efactor.com, event will highlight the pivotal time in this Global Economy and how Entrepreneurs can thrive during this economic season. The featured keynote speaker is Pierre Jean Everaert, Honorary Chairman of InBev, the company that acquired Anheuser-Busch. Other panelists include: Tom Pecht, Managing Director, The Jordan, Edmiston Group, Inc.; Paul Schroder, CEO, Capital C Ventures; Evelyn YK Lee, Lead Principal, CEO, The Vine Group; Mark Wilson, CEO, Ryla Teleservices

Buzz Makers

The E.Factor Presents :: Building Global Businesses

Stephanie Frasco — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:27:47 -0400

Buzz Makers

JP Maroney Launches Fast Company Blog

JP Maroney — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:24:30 -0400

Well, it's official. I've launched a Fast Company blog. I'll start posting some of my articles, reports and insights here -- including some content from my main blog.

JP Maroney's Fast Company Blog

JP Maroney — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:21:53 -0400

Business strategy, ideas and rants!

Do you understand your business?

Peter Lucash — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:59:05 -0400

In the midst of the stock market cliff jump, one commentator pondered whether the top management of the financial firms really understood the “products” that they were selling and were the source of so much of their wealth. The question was an interesting one from an intellectual perspective (and a sickening one from a real life perspective).

The Great American Small Business Challenge

Jean Kulig — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:04:15 -0400

The 1st Annual Great American Small Business Challenge Encourages Small Businesses To Achieve Big Results

The Great American Small Business Challenge

Jean Kulig — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:17:33 -0400

The 1st Annual Great American Small Business Challenge Encourages Small Businesses To Achieve Big Results

The Great American Small Business Challenge is designed to help small business owners develop a faster, easier and better business development process by implementing best practices early on in their development cycle. This lessons the "growing pains" experienced by most small businesses and builds the type of organizational infrastructure that prepares them for rapid growth.

NBC and Apple Make Nice

Peter Lucash — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:51:13 -0400

NBC and Apple had parted ways over the pricing and packaging of NBC TV shows offered on Apple’s iTunes service. Yesterday, the companies announced that they had made up and come to an agreement for the NBC shows, such as “The Office”, to once again be offered on iTunes.

A Team Come True

Peter Lucash — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:44:48 -0400

They were dubbed “The Redeemed Team” – the 2008 US Olympic Basketball team. For decades, without NBA players, the US dominated Olympic basketball. After the defeat in 2004, new coaches and players were picked, and all were asked to make a three year commitment to the team. The plan was for the team to practice together this time, creating a team rather than a collection of star individuals.

Kick the tires

Peter Lucash — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:37:36 -0400

I've been flying USAir for over 20 years, Like all other airlines, they've had their ups and downs. An article in yesterday's Wall Street Journal tells us good news: USAir now ranks as first in on time performance. The story - the management lesson - is how they did it.

INQUE

Natalie Black — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:58:03 -0400

An exploration into the phenomenon of culture + lifestyle + industry + media + fashion + beauty....

A Failure of Management

Peter Lucash — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:50:37 -0400

Bio and Interests: Erica Brooks

Erica Brooks — Wed, 21 May 2008 12:15:54 -0400

My name is Erica Brooks. I am a Christian wife and mom of two. I own A Woman in Business, a resource for women who want to start and build successful businesses online.

Jeff Immelt and managing in the 21st century

Peter Lucash — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:00:06 -0400

Dumbing down

Peter Lucash — Thu, 01 May 2008 08:32:21 -0400

Among the many inane management mantras is the concept of “best practices”, the notion that companies should model themselves after the companies who are the “best performing” in their industry. Follow their lead, says the theory, and your company’s performance will improve as well.

Bio and Interests: Larry Miller

Larry Miller — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:41:40 -0400