There is an age-old saying in the theater that “the second act is the best,” and this is because crisis always reveals the essence of a character. In most scripts, Act I introduces the characters, the protagonist, and the dramatic … Continue reading →

According to financial experts, the Great Recession of 2009 may be heading towards its much-hoped-for bottom, with recent economic indicators suggesting that there are signs of renewed life in some sectors. You and your clients may be seeing the beginnings … Continue reading →

Do you ruminate about the past? Do you worry about the future? Well, you wouldn’t be human if you didn’t do both. As far as we know, human beings are the only creatures on Earth capable of understanding the concept … Continue reading →

Do you have a dream? Are you inspired by your dream? Have any of your dreams come true? Or have you given up on your dream? As an inspiring vision of the future, the dream you nurture can shape your … Continue reading →

On a frigid night in December, 1914, Thomas Edison’s factory in West Orange, New Jersey was completely destroyed by fire. Although the damage exceeded $2 million, Edison was only insured for $238,000 — the building had been thought to be … Continue reading →

Each week, millions of people in the United States decide to spend their hard-earned money on a “chance” to win a big lottery jackpot and reap all the freedom that they believe will come with it. This is nothing new: … Continue reading →

Are you turning to the experts for advice in these challenging times? We all seek answers and solutions to the problems that beset us and especially when things get tough, we look to experts for help. But rarely do we … Continue reading →

Would you rather have a busy company or a profitable company? In these challenging times, many business owners are looking to reduce costs.  Some have been quick to cut their staff, letting people go with the hopes that, when business … Continue reading →

Why do we make the same mistakes over and over again? Managers and entrepreneurs are prone to repeating mistakes because they approach their decisions with a consistent set of assumptions. Based on those assumptions, they make the same type of … Continue reading →

Are you thinking about today? Tomorrow?  Next quarter? Next year? How far out is your thinking? While some people are thinking about what they need to do in the next ten minutes, others are thinking about where they want to … Continue reading →