Monthly Archives: August 2011

“If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” We’ve all been in conversations on the topics of creativity and innovation when Henry Ford’s most famous adage is (excuse the pun) trotted out, usually accompanied … Continue reading →

Steve Jobs’s resignation from Apple has sparked plenty of commentary on his achievements, his personality, and his vision. He deserves the attention: This is a man who transformed the technology world and helped build Apple into what was, at least … Continue reading →

Most managers wouldn’t dream of hooking up a colleague, subordinate, or business partner to a lie detector. Check references? Sure. Google or Bing them? Of course. Procure FICOs and/or their D&Bs? Perhaps. But deploying tools and technologies explicitly designed to … Continue reading →

In a volatile world, anxiety and uncertainty make people a little testy. Cranky people can drag everyone else down by spreading negativity and sowing seeds of doubt just when leaders need commitment. And when everyday crankiness is exacerbated by performance … Continue reading →

Getting passed over for a promotion can be disheartening and even humiliating. Whether you thought you deserved the job or were promised it, no one likes hearing that they didn’t meet the mark. The reality is that it happens all … Continue reading →

With the passing of the torch at Apple from Steve Jobs to Tim Cook, the entire business world is wondering whether Apple can keep up the stellar performance of the second reign (1997-2011) of King Jobs or if this spells … Continue reading →

A paradox is a seemingly contradictory statement that might nonetheless be true. The deepest one I’ve come across recently goes something like at a time of high unemployment and persistent joblessness, Millennials are asking for more concessions and perks from … Continue reading →

Tapping its rich mine of educated female talent has been an important factor in allowing India to become one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. But recently this particular dynamo has been showing signs of strain. According to “Women of Tomorrow,” … Continue reading →

My last post on the “Seven Personality Traits of Top Salespeople” was based on personality tests administered to 1,000 top business-to-business salespeople. The test results indicate that key personality traits directly influence top performers’ selling styles, and, in turn, their … Continue reading →

On June 12, 2005, in his commencement address to Stanford’s graduating class, Steve Jobs revealed: “When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: ‘If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you’ll … Continue reading →