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Futurist David Houle on How Business Leaders Should Prepare for Success in the Next Decade

Houle calls 2010-2020 the “Transformation Decade,” during which businesses will need to leave 20th century business principles behind and adapt to the changing global economy or risk becoming less competitive. According to Houle, qualities business leaders need to have during … Continue reading

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How to Retain Four Generations of Workers

Today’s workforce consists of four generations, each with a different set of goals, aspirations and values. Veterans. Born prior to 1946, this generation makes up 7.5 percent of the current workforce. They value hard work, responsibility and rank/status. Baby Boomers. Born between … Continue reading

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Handling Traumatic Events in the Workplace

When we employ lots of people, stuff happens. Get some useful tips on when it does. Handling Traumatic Events in the Worplace

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ECONOMIC OPTIMISM SURGES IN Q4 VISTAGE CEO CONFIDENCE INDEX SURVEY

CEOs believe that in three years, U.S. will be the world’s most improved economy SAN DIEGO, JANUARY 4, 2012 — After precipitous declines during the prior two quarters, CEO confidence bounced back at year’s end with the largest quarterly gain … Continue reading

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2012 To Be a Recovery Year, Recession Possible in 2014

“2012 is going to be a recovery year … and it’s going be a year of economic expansion in the U.S.,” states Alan Beaulieu, the CEO of the Institute for Trend Research (ITR). Alan and brother Brian Beaulieu, the President … Continue reading

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12 Trends That Will Define Business in the New Normal

From Vistage Village, Thanks to Editor Paul Diamond Introduction “Business as usual” is undergoing a transformation brought on by changing consumer tastes and dramatic economic pressures. Companies now have to find new ways to appeal to consumers scarred by the … Continue reading

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Control is an Illusion

Control is an Illusion: Thinking Outside the Traditional Marketing Box By Rebel Brown Do you think you have control of your brand? If you answered “yes,” you might want to think again. That’s one of the biggest Gravity beliefs around. … Continue reading

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Looking Into 2012: Five Strategies for Uncertain Times

by Michael Canic, PhD The economy remains weak and uncertain. Glimmers of hope and clouds of despair alternately give way to each other. So with 2012 just around the corner where are the strategic opportunities? 1.  Customers: Know their hearts … Continue reading

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It’s Not Who You Hire–It’s Who You Fire

By Executive Coach Lee Thayer via  Vistage International Firing someone is often a distasteful, sometimes painful, act. It is the end of something. Hiring someone is usually full of hope and expectation. It can be exciting. It is the beginning … Continue reading

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Seven Steps to Sales Recovery

Seven Steps to Sales Recovery By Vistage member and speaker Russ Riendeau, PhD Is your sales strategy no longer producing the revenue results you want? Then it’s time to inspire your sales team to do more. Here are eight ways … Continue reading

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