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Seeking civility at the workplace during uncivil times

In nearly every arena of our society, there is a measurable increase...

Do-It-Once method: The easiest way to streamline your digital communications

Do you ever feel like you’ve written the same email response twice?...

Want better results? Take a genuine interest in your employees and clients

“Become genuinely interested in other people.” — Dale Carnegie In one of my...

In some places, the Civil War isn’t over … or even called that

On the state capitol grounds in South Carolina stands a statue that...

To build a winning culture at work, learn from the best

Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons To find an organization that has designed a culture...

5 ways to maximize your results when business is slow

In many of our businesses, August is a slow month. People take...

Are you listening to me?

Years ago, a great teacher told a class I attended that proactive...

WISP it good: Composing a data security plan

In its 1980 hit song “Whip It,” the American new wave band...

Thinking big on Foxconn will help entrepreneurs, not squeeze them

Joe Kirgues, the co-founder of Wisconsin-based gener8tor, captured the dynamic nature of...

These 5 lessons will make you rethink how you use LinkedIn

If you’re interested in using social media to engage with your customers,...