For those of you in HR charged with hiring from a workforce of Americans whose parents never told them they were stupid for some boneheaded move—they just made "poor choices"—you can appreciate new survey results from CareerBuilder. The job Web site asked nearly 3,000 hiring managers for the most unusual requests they've received from employees. 　   Read More

How many of us, faced with a major challenge, begin with the assumption we should go it alone, ask Rodd Wagner and Gale Muller, Co-Authors of the new book, "Power of 2."    Read More

Brook Barnes front page article in NY Times, “After Mickey’s Makeover, Look for a Little Less Mr. Nice Guy” is a dead ringer not only for a Mickey Mouse makeover, but for the majority of people in their business and personal lives.    Read More

Stocks for the long run no longer holds. Coming off a difficult decade for the returns of the S&P 500, pundits have cooled their outlook for future returns. This is consistent with the inside view, but is this thinking the makings of a bad decision?   Read More

Rochdale Securities analyst Richard Bove started Citigroup with a 'buy' rating and a price target of $4 Friday, calling it "the only truly international bank in the world."    Read More

Today’s private equity environment is the most unusual that I’ve seen in my 20 years of consulting. The approach to private equity investment is shifting as firms struggle to find a clear exit strategy for their investments. The days of investing and flipping are on hold - perhaps for good.    Read More

"That overwhelming multitude of us who grew up learning through emotional connectivity with characters on television we truly cared about are now your customers and prospects seeking an experience from you. It’s not mere “customer service” – it’s providing some kind of connectivity that touches me personally and emotionally," writes author Scott McKain.   Read More

Anthony Viceroy, President of Global Operations, Porter Novelli writes, "Upon peering into its crystal ball late last year, the Economist dubbed 2009 "The Year of the CFO" — which sounds like a pretty exciting prospect for a guy like me. But in its article, the magazine went on to posit, “Recession, credit crunch and the increasingly complex nature of global companies will all play directly into the bean counter’s hands......that’s harsh"   Read More

What dilithium crystals do you need to propel your job search? Do you have to network more effectively? Does your resume need work? Do some troubleshooting here and get the gear you need to succeed.    Read More

All of us aspire to a higher level of trust in our relationships, our companies, and our lives. Yet, high trust levels frequently elude most organizations.    Read More