Making Excuses Is Lethal For Many Entrepreneurs
“Stop making excuses.” Many of us heard that from parents growing up. Children often were spanked or put in timeout for making excuses, and teenagers endured a loss of privileges. But in the business Read More
I ran into into the Business Journal News Network’s president, Marny Nesher, at the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce’s 54th Annual Meeting and Dinner in mid-May. “Welcome to Binghamton,” I razz Read More
‘Cornell AgriTech’ reflects influence in food, ag innovation
The Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) announced Aug. 1 the renaming of the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station (NYSAES) to Cornell AgriTech. Read More
Culture Change Should Start with System Change
A business’s culture is often considered its bedrock. However, few really understand how culture forms and therefore struggle to know how to correct it when it seems to be straying. Culture is create Read More
Maintain Collaboration in an Economic Downturn
Recessions are inevitable, and some economists believe we may face another one fairly soon. Oddly, the very behavior that could help an organization maintain stability, and quite possibly thrive durin Read More
The Universal Banker: Innovation in Retail Banking
The development of the universal banker model has been one of the biggest recent shifts in the retail banking industry. As banking has become increasingly automated during the last few decades, the a Read More
Rx for marketing to older, wiser consumers
How is corporate America marketing to its burgeoning 55+ demographic? Generally, not well. Here’s my take on why that is, and how communicators might improve it. As a marketing strategist, integrator Read More
5 Ways to Coach Your Sales Staff Like a Winning Sports Team
Sales is a highly competitive field. People who sell for a living often face many rejections before receiving a “yes.” Coaching can be helpful to struggling salespeople, as shown by a recent Forbes a Read More
The Best Investment a Bank Can Make is in its Community
As a 33-year veteran of the banking community, I’ve heard a wide range of philosophies when it comes to banks investing in and giving back to the community. Some are dedicated to giving donations each Read More
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