Archive for November, 2008
Sales Process As Demonstrated By Henry Paulsen
For those of us who work in private enterprise, we noted with interest how quickly and effectively Henry “Hank” Paulsen sold Congress on the bailout plan of $700 billion. Notwithstanding how it turns out, his sales job was remarkable and I thought you would like it broken down. He stuck to the basics of sales. [...]
What Kind of Christmas Party Should You Have at Work?
I am not sure if it was stupidity, greed or just insensitivity on the part of companies like AIG and the Big Three auto companies but we all know now what happens when you spend money foolishly while begging for more. Can you short Christmas parties? I predict there will be Christmas party cancellations all [...]
All Planes Landed Safely This Morning at MSP, Everyone Safe
The above headline would never make it to the paper except in THE ONION. True journalists don’t write about the good news, of course, preferring bad news and scandals. I understand that. I thought of this the other day when I watching one of the business channels and someone put the foreclosure crisis in perspective, [...]
Those Pesky Employed People
Reader Joseph Pflanz got his letter to the editor published today in the Tallahassee Democrat. Although we obviously commiserate with Joe and wish him well, his idea is a bit, well, how to say this? Out there. Unemployment is about to go through the roof, just when we need people to be productive and increase [...]
Thinking Big
This automobile bailout, er, loan has me thinking that I am not thinking big enough. The CEO’s of the Big Three auto companies think big and I am jealous. The combined market cap of GM, Chrysler and Ford is about $7 billion. Quick review: market cap is the value of the business, or the number [...]
There Are Three Rules For Handling Tough Economic News
To paraphrase W. Somerset Maugham, unfortunately, no one knows what they are. Here are three suggestions: 1. Play defense. This means conserve effort, resources and cash until you get more visibility into the near term future. This is true whether you are running a big company or your household budget. 2. Play offense. Depending on [...]
Best and Worst Career Advice from Dads
Note: I thought it would be interesting to hear what others’ dads have advised their own kids about jobs and careers. Here are a few I have obtained and you will see more soon in an upcoming book titled “DIG YOUR JOB.” Lesley Rackowski remembers bad advice from her father: “Don’t be a teacher,” he [...]
Contrary to What You Read, Most Jobs Are Still Being Created by Smaller Companies
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The Last 5% Might Get You 100%
Every company is trimming extra costs out of their business. But what one manager or CEO thinks is an “extra,” another thinks is crucial during tough times. Making cuts wherever possible are tough decisions and many times the choices are bad, either way. For example, all too often, it is the people closest to the [...]
