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Personality Testing: the Swiss Army Knife of Talent Utilization
“Having the most talented people in each of our businesses is the most important thing. If we don’t, we lose.” —Jack Welch, former CEO of GE “I am convinced that nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people. At the end of the day, you bet on people, not on strategies.”— […]
Preparation is vital to keep a family business flourishing
What can help a family-owned business avoid fulfilling the proverb of “Shirtsleeves to Shirtsleeves in three generations,” and instead keep growing into the fourth and fifth generations of the business? We don’t have to look very hard to see many successful second- and third-generation family businesses in our community. Some statistics say that only a
“Is anybody there? Does anybody care?”
Come with me on a short trip. We’ll travel from a North Syracuse repair shop to a tent in the Revolutionary War, and then to a Connecticut hotel. Donna Curtin from Syracuse sends a simple plea to me. It brings to mind George Washington, as well as national politician George McGovern. In her letter, she
Here is a perfect solution to that nagging thought that you should really get your financial house in order “this” year. Start with a list. Does it seem like a daunting task? Here’s some help. Consider some of the items I have on my personal “get it together list.” • Sort financial records into two piles: retain
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