Category Archives: Politics and Business
The miracle fabric of entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurialism, to me, is the miracle of creating value out of nothing, a business from a blank sheet of paper, a product from a daydream, careers out of thin air. It’s creativity, combined with courage and a vision. It has … Continue reading
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
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
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