Category Archives: Politics and Business

Capitalistic karma

The level of attendance at business functions traditionally serving as networking opportunities went up dramatically during the Great Financial Fiasco.  While the program content may be indeed excellent, I suspect the increase in attendees has something to do with a … Continue reading

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The 83 secret steps to success

Before you complain about false advertising, let me assure you that there are not eighty-three steps to entrepreneurial success.  But if I was a relatively famous individual, and I published a book with this title, you might be tempted to … Continue reading

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The reluctant rubber stamp

“Dear Stan, I’m Chairman of the Board of a large private company.  I was recruited for the specific purpose of ensuring that proper governance was applied to the decisions regarding the strategic future of the organization.  There are strong-willed shareholders … Continue reading

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The one inch theory

“It’s a combination of greed and ignorance of history”, he said, munching his flank steak salad, gazing out at the sparkling San Diego bay.  “There’s no other explanation that works.”  He had been discussing the destruction of investor value represented … Continue reading

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