Here's a thought-provoking essay by Seth Godin on business ethics. get uneasy whenever I hear people declare that good ethics = good business because that raises the question of "What would you do if it didn't?" You are supposed to be ethical because it is the right thing to do, not because ethical behavior enhances the bottom line MORE >>

In the last twenty years a new profession of coaching burst upon the scene. From the local workout gym to the main street workplace; from the boardwalk to the boardroom, professional coaching has made inroads in many facets of life. In 1999 Frederic M. Hudson said this in The Handbook of Coaching: “Adult coaching is [.]. MORE >>

I had the great honor of hearing two recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor speak on Friday at a public event in my small, suburban Chicago community.  It was a tremendously moving, probably once-in-a-lifetime experience. Armed Services. Only 85 recipients are living today. Navy Petty Officer Michael Thornton and retired U.S. Naval Service. MORE >>

Posted in Leadership Development The success of a company lies in the ability of its leader.    A great leader like Lee Iacocca can help a company on a verge of going out of business to recover its position in the market.   A leader inspires people to achieve things they otherwise cannot do themselves.    Great leaders create a vision and [.] MORE >>

By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth. The old saying &# everybody loves a comedian &# has regretfully given birth to a time where everybody thinks they’re a comedian. The timely and appropriate use of humor is an asset to any leader. Likewise, distasteful or inappropriately timed humor can be a significant liability.  As MORE >>