My Late Aunt Marge & the Art of Conversation
No matter your skill in conversation, you can improve. Start by focusing on the other person. That alone can go a long way.
What Do Sears and Amazon Have in Common?
Sears was the former Amazon just about 100 years ago, growing 50-fold within a decade with its world-famous catalog and then transforming from a mailing company to a brick-and-mortar giant.
Competition – Or Are They?
It might just pay to remember that your relationship network is one of your most valuable assets. Can you find ways to collaborate for win-win success?
My ProVisors Ontario Group’s 5 Year Anniversary and Amazing Connections
Take stock of your connections. I bet you know more people than you realize.
Electric Cars Surge in Investment by BIG & Interesting Names
Whether we have anything to do with electric cars, we should pay attention. Noticing where investments are flowing can be quite critical as it will impact your business in one way or another.
Styx and the Power of the Positive and Enjoying Your Career
Why not take a positive attitude to your job/career - after all, you probably spend more time doing that than anything else most likely!
A Tour of Skechers & Jaw Dropping Savings
A recent tour of the Skechers Distribution Center highlighted the environmental and economic benefits of the LEED Gold certified facility.
Wisconsin Provides HUGE Incentives to Lure Apple Manufacturer
What might seem impossible to us might not be! Do you tend to write off ideas before considering their full value? Perhaps we should take a page from Wisconsin's playbook and look at the big picture, think long-term and mix it up a bit.
The Manufacturing Forum & the Value of Relationships
Relationships are the key to success. Although we need to be technically competent, be able to communicate our plans and ideas and write a decent email, we still will not get far in our career if we do not value relationships.
IBM, MIT & Artificial Intelligence
AI is on the rise. How is it affecting industries, what are the potential benefits? What questions should you consider to prepare for the future?