Regardless of the economy, both in good times and bad, there will be occasions when you have to have a tough conversation with someone at work. How do you tell a vendor of many years that you’re cutting back on … Continue reading →

Some pieces of wisdom are counter-intuitive — at first glance, they contradict what we believe to be true. One example of this type of wisdom is “What other people think of you is none of your business.” This can be … Continue reading →

As the recession deepens with no end in sight, many people are coming up against some simple, hard truths about saving and spending money. Although the value of these principles has always been acknowledged, you could probably benefit from reviewing … Continue reading →

There are times in your business life, as in your personal life, when you feel that you must make a big decision. Should you change careers? Should you move into a new industry? Should you look for a different type … Continue reading →

During such difficult economic times, many of us are – not surprisingly – experiencing much more stress in our lives. Our fight-or-flight instincts are constantly being triggered by unpleasant or anxious thoughts.  Since we are not engineered to function well … Continue reading →

In recent months, we have witnessed an interesting phenomenon.  Despite the downturn in the economy, many people are still earning a good living but almost everyone has drastically cut expenses.  People are doing everything they can to avoid buying things, … Continue reading →

In any American dictionary, you can find numerous definitions of the word “independent.” These include: not influenced or controlled by others; not subject to another’s authority or jurisdiction; not influenced by the thought or action of others; not depending upon … Continue reading →

When you’re interacting with someone, do you hear them or do you listen to them? And do you understand the important distinction between the two? Listening is often treated as the same thing as hearing. but hearing is the sensory … Continue reading →

With the economy struggling to make it out of recession, the temptation is to cut back on any but the most essential business expenditures. These days, you don’t want to spend a single penny more than is necessary but you … Continue reading →

How can you grow your business? Even in the face of gloomy economic forecasts, this is still the most important question that confronts any business person. To build your company, it’s certainly important to control expenses and operate efficiently, but … Continue reading →