Category Archives: The People

All about the people side of business and life.

The essence of leverage

“Dear Stan, We’ve been negotiating with a current partner to spin out a business entity from the partnership as our separate ownership.  It’s a segment of our joint business activities that is no longer congruent with the partner’s mission and … Continue reading

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Would you buy a low mileage steed from me?

Since money was invented around several thousand years ago, and probably before that, people have been dickering over trade.

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Leader, become yourself

Living legends aren’t easy to come by.  Actually shaking one’s hand is a very special experience.  Seeing the noble and flawed human who represents the legend is really encouraging.  The imperfections allow one to accept the truth of the person’s … Continue reading

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I’ll get mine

The little pastel spoons dip into the gelato.  Curly Top asks her boyfriend, “Is our city better today than it was four years ago?” He ponders a few moments.  “I don’t think I know about the city as a whole.  … Continue reading

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