Monthly Archives: February 2012
Your Next Big Win
A recent study revealed that basketball players are more likely to attempt a three-point shot if they hit their previous three-pointer. However, the shooting percentage on that shot is considerably lower than that of players who had missed their previous …
When In Doubt, Speak the Truth
When John McCain ran for the Presidency in 2008, he hosted a town hall meeting at which a woman claimed that his opponent was an Arab, while others yelled that he was a terrorist. McCain replied that Obama was a …
Harvesting a Declining Business
When a product’s future is bleak because of the inexorable march of technology, you have exactly two choices: (1) To slash your spending on it and harvest it profitably, or (2) To remain in denial and fight until the last …
A Useless Mission Statement …
… reads something like this: “We will exceed the expectations of our customers, maintain a rewarding work environment for our employees, maximize returns for shareholders, and be responsible corporate citizens, while infusing excellence in all that we do.“ This statement …
