One of the biggest skills that I’ve acquired over time is the ability to say “I don’t know”. When a client doesn’t show up to a call or a meeting and I don’t know why, I don’t need to create a story about why he or she didn’t make it. Read more…
Investing in the stock market has always been a lucrative way of generating income. Investing is at the core of the capital markets system around the world. It is a very complex subject in general, so I’ll try to simplify it and share my insider perspective on investing in the Read more…
The first visual that comes to mind when someone says “Credit” for an average person is probably an image of a “credit card”. We are so used to credit cards in our everyday lives. They serve a major purpose. They also come with a cost. That cost is interest. Interest Read more…
In the table below there are a few of the main components that make up our capital markets system and economy. If you want to understand how the markets work and to be better prepared to face any economic conditions, please follow my future posts about this topic and don’t Read more…
Throughout the years, a lot has been said about balance and the value of balance in our lives. Being balanced or having balance is very important in order to perform at your very best. Balance is very much sought after, like work-life balance for example. Yet, in conversations about balance, Read more…
As I was working on a recent project [developing a scorecard for a business with a large sales team], I got to reflect on the importance of measured performance in business. The topic isn’t new but nevertheless is a very important one. In today’s highly digital world every click, every Read more…
Common Sense. We hear these two words almost every day. Use your common sense. It’s common sense. He/she has no common sense. If only people had a common sense… But what is it? I think we often take it for granted. If someone asked you to explain what common sense Read more…
Leadership. Take a moment to think about this word. It’s so much more than just a word. For those who are true leaders, it’s a way of life. It’s a unique ability to take extreme ownership, to take full responsibility for everything that happens to you, and to empower others Read more…
It seems that in all the fuss and news about Digital, Social and Artificial Intelligence (AI) we often forget that we are still human. We forget that before developing a sophisticated AI, we first need to develop and improve our own emotional intelligence (EQ). The emotional factor is huge when Read more…
Dear reader, this article is the final chapter in my series of 10 articles titled: “How you’ve been GRINCHED and you didn’t even know it”. You can read the previous articles here: Read “Grinched” Part 1, Read “Grinched” Part 2, Read “Grinched” Part 3, Read “Grinched” Part 4, Read “Grinched” Read more…
Dear reader, this article is Part 9 in the series of 10 articles titled: “How you’ve been GRINCHED and you didn’t even know it”. You can read the previous articles here: Read “Grinched” Part 1, Read “Grinched” Part 2, Read “Grinched” Part 3, Read “Grinched” Part 4, Read “Grinched” Part Read more…
Dear reader, this article is Part 8 in a series of 10 articles titled: “How you’ve been GRINCHED and you didn’t even know it”. You can read the previous articles here: Read “Grinched” Part 1, Read “Grinched” Part 2, Read “Grinched” Part 3, Read “Grinched” Part 4, Read “Grinched” Part Read more…
Dear reader, this article is Part 7 in a series of 10 articles titled: “How you’ve been GRINCHED and you didn’t even know it”. You can read the previous articles here: Read “Grinched” Part 1, Read “Grinched” Part 2, Read “Grinched” Part 3, Read “Grinched” Part 4, Read “Grinched” Part Read more…
Dear reader, this article is Part 6 in a series of 10 articles titled: “How you’ve been GRINCHED and you didn’t even know it”. You can read the previous articles here: Read “Grinched” Part 1, Read “Grinched” Part 2, Read “Grinched” Part 3, Read “Grinched” Part 4, Read “Grinched” Part Read more…
Dear reader, this article is Part 5 in a series of 10 articles titled: “How you’ve been GRINCHED and you didn’t even know it”. You can read the previous articles here: Read “Grinched” Part 1, Read “Grinched” Part 2, Read “Grinched” Part 3, Read “Grinched” Part 4. GRINCH – irritated Read more…
Dear reader, this article is Part 4 in a series of 10 articles titled: “How you’ve been GRINCHED and you didn’t even know it”. You can read the previous articles here: Read “Grinched” Part 1, Read “Grinched” Part 2, Read “Grinched” Part 3. GRINCH – a bitter and ill-tempered character. Read more…
Dear reader, this article is Part 3 in a series of 10 articles titled: “How you’ve been GRINCHED and you didn’t even know it”. You can read the previous articles here: Read “Grinched” Part 1, Read “Grinched” Part 2. GRINCH – irritated by the happiness of others. Let’s take a Read more…
Dear reader, this article is Part 2 in a series of 10 articles titled: “How you’ve been GRINCHED and you didn’t even know it”. You can read the previous article here: Read “Grinched” Part 1 GRINCH – a bitter and ill-tempered character. Let’s take a closer look at what first Read more…
Too often we find ourselves in situations where the desired outcomes differ from what we expect, leaving us feeling disappointed, upset, and frustrated. For example, that awesome prospect turns out to be a waste of time. That much wanted and earned promotion goes to someone else or becomes unavailable. The Read more…
I’d like to start by saying that today’s ways of running business are outdated. More than ever businesses need to have the right leadership to navigate the unchartered waters of the ever-changing economies and trends. The type of leadership capable of integrating the best of what we know, skillfully adapting Read more…