On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 was on its way to Charlotte, North Carolina, when, two minutes after takeoff, a flock of Canada geese flew into the aircraft causing both engines... Read more
When the first hijacked airplane slammed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center at 8:46 AM on September 11, 2001, Robert Scott, president and chief operating officer of Morgan Stanle... Read more
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Many times in business, much like in life, a person’s perspective determines one’s morale or attitude more so than any actual situation does. Many companies will make statements such as, “Th... Read more
When it comes to family business succession planning, one thing is certain: Most family business leaders don’t do it, they don’t do it well, or they wait to do it until it’s too late. While... Read more
The full-page ad in a Sunday edition of The New York Times stated boldly that $60,000,000 was received in 2012, over $1,000,000 a week by a variety of recognized charities and community caus... Read more
As Chief Executive Officer, you are the starter of change—and the stopper of change. Nothing significant in your organization happens that you don’t allow, including atrophy. Failure with ch... Read more
You’re in a meeting when a colleague brings up an idea that you think (or even know) is not so great. For many of us, our first instinct is to shoot the idea down immediately, one way... Read more
If you’ve ever been in business with a family member, you know there are several advantages, but even the most dedicated, hardworking family member can experience or create tension, stress a... Read more
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