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Executive wheels: Safe — and sexy
Everyone seems to think that Volvos are stodgy vehicles, long on safety and all that, but short on power and the sexiness of, say, BMW, the European luxury brand most associated with performance. These Volvos rank right up in performance and quickness and handling and all of the BMW-like things, p...
Conquer two things that fuel daily stress
Whenever you cling to anything in this life— whether it is a certain response from the world; a relationship; a material item or desired outcome—happiness dies and anxiety increases. Since you were little you began to learn very quickly what to do and say to get a desired outcome or response, and...
Seven tips for a life well-lived
We met our 18-year-old daughter, Annie, now away at college in Ohio, for our annual family reunion in Chicago. We soon found out that Annie had been burning the candle at both ends at school, working hard and playing hard. She was staying up too late, getting too little sleep. When she finally too...
The futurist: The psychology of borders
Borders create an un-natural impediment to the natural flow of human migration. People are both pushed and pulled across borders, and there are literally hundreds of reasons for each. Some of the push factors include not enough jobs, poor living conditions, desertification, famine, political perse...
Executive wheels: My Car of the Year
I try to love cars for the week I have them and see what happens, and most of the time, my affection goes away right after the car leaves. Not with the new Jeep Cherokee. It’s been a few weeks, and I am still in love – and not only do I imagine myself the owner, I have been thinking of ways I coul...
Guidance from the Council on Environmental Quality
Late last month, the President’s Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) released two important guidance documents related to the implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). One was revised draft guidance regarding the consideration of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate...
Authentic leadership: A matter of degree
What differentiates a successful leader from an effective manager? Cross-functional knowledge and strategic thinking, certainly. But leadership also requires the emotional intelligence to guide stakeholder relationships. The competence to ethically exert power and influence. The confidence to mak...
Beat the job-search blues
The holiday glow has worn off and the guilt of taking a few weeks off to spend with your family and to over-indulge is kicking in. Your new year’s resolution of finding a job is still lingering and you realize you are still unemployed, but don’t worry you are not alone. So, can we just be real for...
Choosing a banker over a bank
There is no doubt that one of the most critical relationships you have as business owner is with your commercial banker. Today, bankers seem to be moving around more than any period since the 1980’s. The reasons for staying at a bank where you have conducted business for years despite your banker...
Six steps for less stress in 2015
It’s funny how the brush of death can become the kiss of life when it comes to perspective on the things that have true worth and value. In our culture, we are encouraged to avoid aging at all costs; heaven forbid someone asks us how old we are when we are mid-life and beyond. As an advanced canc...
Executive wheels: All-American AWD
2015 CHRYSLER 200S AWD I grew up in Michigan, and I really root for the classic American car companies. I want them to succeed, but I have to tell the […]
The gift of professional growth and inspiration
Since this is the time of year synonymous with sharing and giving, with traditions and legacy, why not spread the gift of professional growth and inspiration around the office? There are many reasons why this would be a worthy resolution. First of all, professional development usually happens when...
