September 29, 2013
MILLENNIALS WILL SOON RULE THE WORLD. New research by Deloitte, based on 2,400 college students & working millennial professionals, found that: (1) “70% are less interested in running your company than running their own; (2) They are impatient, want new... Continue
Weekly Report 13-40
September 22, 2013
“NO MATTER HOW INTELLIGENT WE ARE, POLITICS MAKES MORONS OF US ALL… We believe what we want to believe, and neither facts nor evidence ever changes that much.” A new Yale University study asked 1,100 math-skilled participants for their political... Continue
Weekly Report 13-39
September 15, 2013
HERE IS THE FUTURE OF U.S. MANUFACTURING JOBS — TESLA’s new plant — http://www.youtube.com/embed/8_lfxPI5ObM?rel=0 FOR EFFECTIVE FAMILY PLANNING – wealth protection, tax minimization, business transition, and avoiding family chaos at death – seniors must be willing to discuss finances with... Continue
Weekly Report 13-38
September 8, 2013
‘BACK TO WORK’ REFRESHER ON MANAGING MILLENNIAL EMPLOYEES (up to age 32 or so). For the most part, they: (1) were raised by baby-boomer parents who desired peer-like relationships – constantly coaching, praising & applauding participation more so than accomplishments,... Continue
Weekly Report 13-37
September 1, 2013
SUCCESSION PLANS ARE FOUNDED ON ‘HIGH POTENTIAL’ EMPLOYEES whose attributes & skills accelerate them into roles of increasing responsibility. Some key characteristics to watch for involve: (1) Self-management skills in face of change and ambiguity; (2) Consistent pattern of learning... Continue