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By: Taunee Besson Q: The job market continues to be tight in my profession and location, yet some people are finding new positions. This recession can’t last forever. What are trends you see that have growing employment potential both now and in the future? A: I often talk with my…

By Maurice Gilbert Think about the last time you had a performance review. Chances are, you skimmed through a page of positive comments (or at least neutral to positive) and directed your focus entirely on the few negative notes. Nevermind your superior’s glowing account of how nimbly you handled a…

By Maurice Gilbert I watched a documentary of the Eagles, the legendary rock group that has been alive and relevant for 40 years. In 1994 they resumed performing after a 14 year breakup. When interviewing Glenn Frye, one of the leaders of the band, he expressed fear about getting back…

By Maurice Gilbert The single biggest factor in growing and maintaining a great company is to hire the right professionals and place them in the right positions.  Mr. Larry Bossidy, former Chief Operating Officer of GE Capital, was known to invest considerable time in the hiring process for his direct…

By: Ron Kral Where does the board’s role begin and end regarding risk? A company’s core objective is to create and increase wealth for its shareholders. Collectively, directors provide leadership toward this objective through two primary functions: 1) decision-making and 2) executive management oversight. Decision-making includes approving corporate policy, strategic…