As children, our parents, teachers and other role models work hard to instill proper manners… say “please” and “thank you,” no elbows on the table, put your napkin on your lap, look people in the eye when you shake their hand, etc. And then there’s the old adage, treat others as you wish to be […]
Author: Alana
Creating a Business Vision
Introduction from Alana: This week, as you may know, is Global Entrepreneurship Week (“GEW”) – a worldwide annual celebration of entrepreneurs and their startups. In conjunction with GEW, today, Wednesday, November 19, 2014, is Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. It provides an opportunity to celebrate, engage and empower female entrepreneurs across the globe. As such, I couldn’t […]
Values-Based Culture
Introduction from Alana: In December 2001, the seventh largest public corporation in the world filed for bankruptcy. Its demise came virtually without warning. Over a ten year period, ending December 31, 2000, Enron would present investors with a total return of 1415%. Compared to the S&P 500 meager 383% returns, Enron was considered the darling […]