August 18, 2013
“ENJOY THE HERE AND NOW. Because, before you know it, you’ll have forgotten it.” Why memory fails as we get older has puzzled scientists and psychologists for centuries, but current consensus is generally that our memory is “like an organic... Continue
Weekly Report 13-34
August 11, 2013
“IT’S EASIER TO GET INTO BUSINESS THAN IT IS TO GET OUT… Private company leaders and managers usually fail to focus on how to create sustainable value, and don’t know how to align Company capabilities or position it to appeal... Continue
Weekly Report 13-33
August 4, 2013
“REACTING TO IMPULSES INEVITABLY LEADS TO WRONG INVESTMENT DECISIONS… Since we are genetically programmed to crowd when we feel comfortable and flee when we sense danger, people want to invest in equities near the top and sell into every panic…... Continue
Weekly Report 13-32
July 28, 2013
FAMILY BUSINESSES OFTEN BECOME STAGNANT due to lower engagement of external talent, risk avoidance (in order to preserve wealth for future generations), but mostly conflict between the objectives of next-generations along with the inherent “emotional-laden nature of family business.” A... Continue
Weekly Report 13-31
July 21, 2013
“WORKPLACE BOUNDARIES ARE EXPANDING DEEPER INTO EMPLOYEES’ LIVES, especially now that mobile technology is taken for granted… Afterhours intrusions have now become routine…with emails or calls while commuting, shopping, or sitting down to dinner.” A recent survey indicates 42% of... Continue