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How to decode your boss’ management style
Roberta Matuson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementHow I long for the '60s! Back in those days, you could receive a free decoder ring inside boxes of select boxes of Captain Crunch cereal! There were many times throughout my career when I wished I had kept that ring. I could have used it to better understand my boss and our relationship. Consider me your decoder ring! When you have a clear sense of where your boss is coming from, you can adjust your expectations and communication style. By doing so, you can achieve a prosperous and peaceful coexistence with one of the most important people in your life — your boss.
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A radical year-end challenge: 3 steps to end even a bad year on a high…
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhen we have a great year, we can fail to take the time to think about all the work, luck and assistance that had to come together to make it possible. Conversely, when we have a bad year, we often have no problem compiling lists of reasons for why it happened. Regardless of which type of year this turns out to be, taking these three steps will help wrap up any kind of year on a good note. The first step is all about mindset. Even at the end of a terrible year, there was something or someone that shone like a light at the end of the long tunnel.
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The humble board member
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementIs there one quality that is most respected among board members? A quality that supports continuous success? Something that enhances a culture of trust? Humility is the trait that best positions a director for sustainable effectiveness on a board. "When you step into leadership, success is no longer measured by your ability to do the work, but by your ability to set the stage for others to do the work," offers Heather Breen, director of governance, planning, and engagement at the San Diego County Bar Association.
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Startup introduces blockchain-based property transaction platform
Scott E. Rupp Science & TechnologyA Philadelphia-based startup, Kognition, has launched what it has dubbed as the "world’s first open network and open economy for smart property" to create a real-time stream of opportunities to generate revenue, reduce risk, optimize performance and drive ROI. The blockchain-based effort is called Koin. Koin is designed to facilitate a "synergistic" relationship between smart property owners, traders, builders and vendors to optimize value for each party.
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Little white lies can add up to destroy your credibility
Anne Rose Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWe tell little white lies to make our lives easier, to get ahead in business, to sell a product, to disguise our ignorance, to give ourselves some leverage in a relationship, and to avoid any confrontation. Everyone tells little white lies. They don’t hurt anyone. Don’t they? A customer relayed to me that her previous travel advisor had advised her to take a taxi from the train to the dock to catch her ferry. Many euros and a half-hour later, she discovered the cab driver had simply driven around the block because her destination and arrival point were one and the same — just a different entrance.
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Negotiating commercial leases: Request written proposals
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate. Whether you are leasing a new location for the first time or negotiating a lease renewal for your business, here are two money-saving tips.
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Inventory boost lifts home sales
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsMore buyers looked favorably on the housing market in October, encouraged by a greater number of homes for sale, continued slowing in home prices, and a temporary decline in mortgage rates. Existing home sales posted their first month-over-month positive growth in six months. New home sales, on the other hand, plummeted to their lowest point in over three-and-a-half years, even as inventories increased and prices dropped. Riding the same downward trajectory, construction of new homes also declined for the second month in a row.
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A stock market survival course: Part 1
Patrick Gleeson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementFor several years, as a Registered Investment Advisor with my own small investment firm, I managed the stock accounts of private investors. Some were corporate executives, others were entrepreneurs and several were artists. All were smart and successful. Because mine was a small firm, I was in close, frequent contact with each of my clients. What I gradually came to learn from conversations and email exchanges with them was that many, despite their intelligence and proven ability to succeed in their own fields, were really terrible investors. This is a five-part survival course designed to give you essential information you need to succeed as an investor in the stock market. None of it is mere opinion.
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How to quickly improve Facebook ads this holiday season
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingUh-oh! After months of planning and crafting, is no one unwrapping (err… clicking) your Facebook ad? Well, luckily, you don’t need to return it for something better. In this case, a few minor tweaks can make all the difference. Or if you have the time, do some A/B testing, which entails changing one variable at a time to see what’s moving the needle. Without further ado, here’s the five-step check to perform to make sure your Facebook ad is just right.
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The HR-friendly guide to holiday parties
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWork parties can be like mandatory fun. In many cases, more employees would choose to have the extra time with their families, to do errands, or just rest instead of spending more hours with co-workers. And in many cases, parties can be expensive and counter-productive for employers. Instead of missing the mark with what should be a happy celebration, follow these simple steps to set the stage for a fun time.
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