Where do we find leadership in these challenging times? We know that good leaders are vital to the health of companies as well as to countries, and so we look for people who can provide direction with vision, courage and … Continue reading →

Pain, along with the fear of it, is one of the most unpleasant sensations we human beings ever experience. Unfortunately, we’ve experienced a lot of both in the past few months as the economy continues to unravel. Since pain and … Continue reading →

There certainly is a lot of bad news out there, what with the turmoil in the financial and housing sectors, companies laying off thousands of workers, and hundreds of billions of dollars vanishing from mutual funds and retirement accounts. Most … Continue reading →

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 →