As you plunge into exciting Asian markets, remember that human engagement hasn’t evolved as fast as the rising factories and growing economic power. There are still very basic differences in how people conduct business that haven’t changed much in the past 100 years.
When you are in that high-stakes meeting, sales presentation, interaction or conflict your executive presence is both emotional and physiological. Your thoughts are racing and your heart rate is escalating. People watch you. How do you execute at your highest level when the pressure is on?
Several years ago, I felt a pressing need to broaden my perspective and strengthen my executive skills in order to evolve faster than business trends. That’s why I chose an Executive MBA program.
This will be the third year for our Smart 50 event, so I’m asking you to help us find new nominees. We want to recognize the leaders in the region who are being innovative, making an impact and creating organizations built to last.
A few helpful tax credits for businesses that have been made permanent or extended out several years.
Every year, payroll tax compliance gets more complex. The hardest aspects to keep up with are the changes in regulations, due dates and filing requirements.
Replacing traditional lamps and controls to energy-efficient LED systems are one of the most affordable ways to lower your electric bill and sharpen your budget.
ACA regulations will continue to roll out in the coming years. That means greater enforcement, and noncompliant employers could face significant penalties.
Bias and stereotyping are prominent topics as the U.S. presidential primary candidates — on both sides — try to appeal to various constituencies, fueling divisiveness in an already politically polarized environment. Many of us cringe at the bold comments, but perhaps we should also regard the situation as an opportunity for each of us to assess our attitudes and beliefs toward others.
Your trustworthiness is an asset you can’t be effective without. If the people you lead don’t fully trust you, they’ll hold back.
They’ll hesitate.
They’ll become isolationists.
People can’t do their best work when they’re focused on protecting themselves.
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