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Business Lessons from a Nudist Colony

During my TV news career, I was prepared for any story. That doesn’t mean I wasn’t a little surprised when I learned my next assignment would take me to a nudist colony. The group of naturalists wanted to get into … Continue reading

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Friday Fun 5-6-2011

Knowing what to do is often the easy part. Having the courage to change is the challenge…

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The Power of Good News

What does the death of a terrorist and a Royal Wedding have in common? They both represent something is often is in short supply: Good news. During a roughly 72 hour period, the two world events dominated the news. The … Continue reading

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Friday Fun 4-22-11

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The Czech President Must Be Stopped

One of the latest viral videos shows Czechoslovakian President Vaclav Klaus pocketing a fancy jewel-encrusted pen just after it was used in a signing ceremony with Chilean President Sabastian Pinera. Whether or not Klaus’ sticky fingers have created an international … Continue reading

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Friday Fun 4-15-2011

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Expect Success, Receive Failure…

The other day I received a rejection letter in the mail. I’m okay with the news. After all, you can’t do business or dance with every belle at the ball. I did appeciate being sent a letter as some firms … Continue reading

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The High Price of Free

Does your organization offer a lot of giveaways? While people love free stuff, do they equally love your company? When I ran the business operations for a professional ballet company, I learned about the phrase, “Paper the house.” This theater … Continue reading

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