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Great Bosses VS Stellar Bosses

Being a supervisor of people in a work environment is a very difficult job. On one hand there is a responsibility to get things done using those that report to you, quickly and efficiently as possible. On the other hand, … Continue reading

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Costco

25 years ago Costco opened their first warehouse store. At that time in the retail industry, selling annual memberships for the privilege of buying things was almost unheard of. The company has since grown to 544 locations in seven countries, … Continue reading

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Organizations are Built On People

Organizations are built on people. The only true long-term competitive advantage any organization has is the people employed and working inside of it. It could be argued that in many industries the business model has been established so that just … Continue reading

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Financial Crisis

The current financial crisis has owners, managers and employees worried about their companies, their jobs and their futures. More than 20 years ago I went through something similar as a manager and employee. The company I was working for eventually … Continue reading

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