by Chris Reich | Jul 2, 2010 | Business
The U.S. used to be the “go to” nation for innovation. We pretty much invented the middle class. We could do anything in “our” day. Then greed overwhelmed the forces holding it in check. Yes, greed has always been with us. The early wealth of...
by Chris Reich | Jul 1, 2010 | Business
I hate it when someone says “we don’t have to re-invent the wheel.” They are really saying, “let’s not do any thinking different or make any improvements. Status quo.” Lazy.Status quo, the usual way, the way it’s...
by Chris Reich | Jun 29, 2010 | Business
A business is only as good as its people.I could end this post right there.Having worked with a lot of businesses and government entities, I know an organization can only do as well as the people working there will let it. Yes. Management sets the vision and the tone....
by Chris Reich | Jun 21, 2010 | Business
Oscillation. To oscillate. To swing backward and forward like a pendulum.In business, you can say we’re all swingers, right? Actually, we all have a tone and rhythm.Tone is sort of like mood. It’s akin to tenor. You could throw style in the mix. So then,...
by Chris Reich | Jun 9, 2010 | Business
California proclaimed its primary a great victory for women. Actually, it’s the primary of the CEO.Nothing new about that in California. The state has had many successful CEOs run for office–mostly unsuccessfully.But before falling for the line about...