3 “Fireworks” to Brighten up your Business this Summer
Smart business protocol often stagnates in Summer. Invest a little time in these areas over the 4th of July to insure that you end quarter three of 2013 with a bang. A surge in productivity, creativity, efficiency and profitability is achievable. Don’t be tempted to cut expenses but rather focus on the basics that will…
What's in a Name?
My mom used to tell me that you are nothing if you don’t have a “good name.” “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” as quoted in William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, in which Juliet argues that the names of things do not matter, only what things “are.” This year, more…
Gut Feeling
You’ve heard time and time again that success in business decision making requires that we are forward looking and insightful in measurement and analysis in order to make key decisions. We are, in what we call, a measurement culture – where business decisions are driven by measuring, reporting, and managing key strategic and operational metrics. In…
Caught on Fire
Recently, I was interviewed by a higher education publication about our plans for and the purpose of Headcrack, our website offering free online courses. Our purpose, although less formidable, is no different than the mission of our three colleges…to provide students with the knowledge required for successful employment. Workforce development. But going a little deeper;…
College Student Value Proposition
Editor at Large of the Chronicle of Higher Education, Jeffrey Selingo, suggests in his recent article, “Colleges Must Prepare for a Buyer’s Market,” several questions that parents and potential students should (will?) be asking when shopping for college, from…”What is the return on investment?” to “How tech-savvy is the institution?” Because of the endless number of substitutes…
It Sucks to Be Scammed
I’m heartbroken and I’m pissed! My dear sweet mother lost her entire life savings this week to what the FBI refers to as “The Grandparent Scam.” Here’s her story… Yesterday morning my mother called me while I was at work at Community Care College. She frantically told me that Ronnie, my 23 year old son,…
Brand You: The Leader
Align Yourself: Don’t pretend to be something that you are not. Who you are at the office is who you are with the Whole Food’s cashier or your Abby the cat. Demand of yourself congruence between your self-image and your public image. Never fake it and be committed to living the passionate life you were…