Late night television has certainly been in the spotlight the last few weeks; however, it has nothing to do with opening monologues or headliner guests. NBC’s shuffle of the renowned Tonight Show has created a media stir network television hasn’t seen in some time. It’s interesting to note that the media frenzy of late isContinue reading “NBC’s late night shuffle: NOT the model succession plan”
Category Archives: Business Execution
First not Next
The countdown has begun. Families are eating turkey leftovers, Black Friday has come and gone and Christmas is less than 30 days away. For businesses, this time of year often creates a variety of items to accomplish in the few short weeks left on the calendar. I wonder what is on your “to do” list? Continue reading “First not Next”
Can we talk?
Former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt is credited with the statement, “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; and small minds discuss people.” Interesting thought, isn’t it? As I think about this statement, I am challenged personally by its implications. On a given day, what is the focus of my conversations? As a leader, weContinue reading “Can we talk?”
Til We Meet Again…Three Tips to Transform your Meetings
Studies have shown that the over the course of a lifetime, the average American spends 3 years in meetings….the equivalent of 1,095 days or 26,280 hours. Mind boggling, isn’t it? Yet, how often do we scoot off to the weekly department meeting without a thought that this is one hour (or more) spent I willContinue reading “Til We Meet Again…Three Tips to Transform your Meetings”
Employees and Online Activity: Where is the Legal Line?
As an emerging technological craze, blogging and online networking are receiving increasing media coverage and grabbing more and more headlines. In December 2008, Facebook reported 55 million unique visitors, a 57% increase in one year, and the percent of adults using social networking Internet sites has increased from 8% in 2005 to 35% in 2008.Continue reading “Employees and Online Activity: Where is the Legal Line?”