At the beginning of “Walden,” Henry David Thoreau makes a concise case against the complexity of modern life. “Our life is frittered away by detail. An honest man has hardly need to count more than his ten fingers, or in extreme cases he may add his ten toes, and lump the rest. Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity!” […]
The SCARF approach.
Interview with David Rock, director of the Neuro Leadership Institute. Q. You’ve developed an acronym — SCARF — to better explain people’s behavior, particularly at work. Can you explain it? A. It’s really a summary of what motivates us, the things we feel most passionately about, both positively and negatively, that are driving our behavior all the […]
Corner Office interviews Ilene Gordon, C.E.O. of Ingredion
Q. What are some leadership lessons you’ve learned from mentors over the years? A. There was one gentleman in particular. He had three daughters and his attitude was: “Look, you’re really smart, you’re very ambitious and focused. I can help teach you about business.” This was around 1982, and I’d already been out of business school for […]
Conference Center in NYC
Your company is going to need a place for a major meeting that it going to give next month in NYC, it is going to need one with a lot of room and different types of audio and visual equipment, catering , wireless access, and a bit more. Where are you going to get a […]
Cheap Office Space in NYC
Businesses that are small need temporary spaces, or that just need affordable part time spaces in NYC all want and are looking for cheap office spaces. But what does this mean for these offices and what are the benefits of having cheap office spaces in NYC? Cheap Office Spaces in NYC give the business that […]
When Customer Service Isn't Even Half Baked
SOME companies resolve consumer complaints in ways that are both efficient and empathetic, demonstrating not just a grasp of what defines good service but also the ways that brand loyalty is nurtured. Then there is Whirlpool. Q. We bought a Whirlpool microwave oven online last summer. It worked for four of the six months we’ve owned it, […]
Business tips from Lincoln?
The legacy of Abraham Lincoln hangs over every American president. To free a people, to preserve the Union, “to bind up the nation’s wounds”: Lincoln’s presidency, at a moment of great moral passion in the country’s history, is a study in high-caliber leadership. Click here to read the full article.
Do happy workers mean higher company profits?
Most people would like to believe that there’s a kind of economic karma: Companies that treat employees well will see their stock prices rise, and those that treat employees badly watch their stocks fall. If only it were that simple. In theory, benevolent employers should have an advantage. “To me, it’s absolutely true,” says Jerome […]
10,000 Small Businesses Program
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at LaGuardia Community College is a practical business management education program that helps you develop the skills you need to grow your company. You will receive a series of 11 learning sessions, business support services and one-on-one business advising from dedicated professionals to help develop a tailored plan for growth. […]
If Supervisors Respect the Values, So Will Everyone Else
This interview with Victoria Ransom, chief executive of Wildfire, a provider of social media marketing software, was conducted and condensed by Adam Bryant. Q. Tell me about some of your early leadership lessons. A. When I look at my values as a leader and at the culture in our company, they’re really a strong reflection of the values I […]
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