Most Active Articles 2009-11-26T04:58:05.561-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:leadership Linda Carvalho lcarvalho616 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15067825248781911040-b88a02083402df90a11c9f56a879233e 2009-11-25T12:38:05.472-05:00

Report: The possible passage of new restrictions on firearms and the return of military veterans facing significant challenges reintegrating into their communities could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups or lone wolf extremists capable of carrying out violent attacks.

Report: The possible passage of new restrictions on firearms and the return of military veterans facing significant challenges reintegrating into their communities could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups or lone wolf extremists capable of carrying out violent attacks. http://information-security-resources.com/2009/11/24/report-domestic-terror-threat-on-the-rise/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11746389169392499159-ed537d4a93cb31cf482355fb7d86da39 2009-11-24T20:40:48.168-05:00

There's no better time than a historic recession to push people outside their comfort zone.

There's no better time than a historic recession to push people outside their comfort zone. http://www.coachingtip.com/2009/11/top-companies-for-developing-leaders.html John Agno jagno444 9 6 2 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12382561841207159892-be84d8c62864e25aa17ba9a7734e5c1b 2009-11-24T16:30:23.216-05:00

There is an inherently difficult dynamic that exists between account and project managers. Account managers represent the voice of the client, while project managers are the voice of the production team. One wants the logo bigger; the other knows it will take 14 hours of layout re-juggling to do it. This post represents the first in a three-part series where we look at the AM/PM relationship and provide tips on bridging the gap between the two.

There is an inherently difficult dynamic that exists between account and project managers. Account managers represent the voice of the client, while project managers are the voice of the production team. One wants the logo bigger; the other knows it will take 14 hours of layout re-juggling to do it. This post represents the first in a three-part series where we look at the AM/PM relationship and provide tips on bridging the gap between the two. http://anidea.com/etc/how-to-create-a-cooperative-relationship-between-account-and-project-management/ AgencyNet Interactive ainteractive565 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9318576185249150105-00a0d38117c0c1f1d879aa8897ec0256 2009-11-24T09:46:34.540-05:00

Mindy Grossman is chief executive of HSN Inc., whose businesses include the Home Shopping Network. She says she likes to hire “energy givers” who can inspire others at the company.

Mindy Grossman is chief executive of HSN Inc., whose businesses include the Home Shopping Network. She says she likes to hire “energy givers” who can inspire others at the company. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/15/business/15corner.html?_r=1&tntemail1=y&emc=tnt&pagewanted=all Allison Adams aadams219 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8577082470103835169-932860b46cd60245083ae73a2062c75f 2009-11-17T13:00:45.217-05:00

Today's economic climate is an excellent time to build better relationships with present and prospective customers.

Today's economic climate is an excellent time to build better relationships with present and prospective customers. http://www.coachingtip.com/2009/11/six-essential-leadership-traits-for-hard-times.html John Agno jagno444 30 25 3 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17211156458411818427-30e93afa7fc5c4cb35b867cbc9307e88 2009-11-18T14:06:56.335-05:00

http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org/goldsmith/2009/11/leadership_isnt_about_you.html Chada Washington cwashington542 21 16 3 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9287876992810503992-8c861ed87b65364577530ab3763120e2 2009-11-20T10:46:20.693-05:00

Clearly communicate that, in fact, there are secrets. Once employees understand that they have a responsibility to protect the enterprise, the chasm between the security professional and the rest of the staff not only shrinks, it disappears. Far too often, security policies arrive as a reaction, as opposed to a proactive management of risk. Through this process, the enterprise will acknowledge security as forethought, not an afterthought.

Clearly communicate that, in fact, there are secrets. Once employees understand that they have a responsibility to protect the enterprise, the chasm between the security professional and the rest of the staff not only shrinks, it disappears. Far too often, security policies arrive as a reaction, as opposed to a proactive management of risk. Through this process, the enterprise will acknowledge security as forethought, not an afterthought. http://information-security-resources.com/2009/11/19/effective-security-policy-messaging-important/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 9 6 2 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11648369445040388990-1b6f9e46f1787bbef07126e1c3843bc8 2009-11-19T20:22:02.030-05:00

Until now I thought I knew what integrity was all about. It was something external rather than a state of balance. One of the definitions of integrity is, “the quality or condition of being whole or undivided; completeness.” What makes you whole or...

Until now I thought I knew what integrity was all about. It was something external rather than a state of balance. One of the definitions of integrity is, “the quality or condition of being whole or undivided; completeness.” What makes you whole or... http://www.peakhistory.com/2009/11/18/tough-decisions-and-the-fork-in-the-road/ Marguerite Granat mgranat670 10 6 2 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12546937029806139506-16c3f17d474789bbeb63d0efac3d0c46 2009-11-23T10:40:24.276-05:00

They start with basic questions: Are you a public company? Have you been in any actual or attempted merger, acquisition or divestment within the past two years? How many employees? What percentage of your revenue is international? From there they hone in on the specific controls and safeguards you have in place to secure your data and IT infrastructure. Here are seven areas that the insurance carriers are looking at…

They start with basic questions: Are you a public company? Have you been in any actual or attempted merger, acquisition or divestment within the past two years? How many employees? What percentage of your revenue is international? From there they hone in on the specific controls and safeguards you have in place to secure your data and IT infrastructure. Here are seven areas that the insurance carriers are looking at… http://information-security-resources.com/2009/11/22/cyber-security-red-flags-for-insurance/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:980682477267667538-d8e8fa89c33090db17825c46468a8acb 2009-11-20T16:05:43.780-05:00

Harvey Mackay has fallen out of favor but deserves recognition as one of the top sales gurus ever and a CRM pioneer.

Harvey Mackay has fallen out of favor but deserves recognition as one of the top sales gurus ever and a CRM pioneer. http://media-proinc.com/ribblog/thanksgiving-is-time-to-praise-harvey-mackay/ John Ribbler jribbler704 8 6 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18203263991889384769-19a2075d48dadc8e93f80d6ab6ceb9b3 2009-11-22T20:59:10.256-05:00

Doing without a goal is wasted energy

Doing without a goal is wasted energy http://blog.rebelbrown.com/phoenixrising/2009/11/ready-fire-aim.html Rebel Brown rbrown311 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5729900816788631600-6380a580c9ef3380542178c727bf8a43 2009-11-20T16:37:22.882-05:00

Today, most banks are insolvent, and the FDIC is broke.

Today, most banks are insolvent, and the FDIC is broke. http://www.coachingtip.com/2009/11/the-fdic-anesthesia-is-wearing-off.html John Agno jagno444 9 8 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14228658866172028197-37d1f182142177b68eb0f5bdb6b6c20c 2009-11-15T13:23:01.859-05:00

There are many questions around leadership: What makes a great leader? Is leadership motivation or is it vision? Are leadership styles indicative to situations? Are good leaders created or born? The questions around management are similar yet...

There are many questions around leadership: What makes a great leader? Is leadership motivation or is it vision? Are leadership styles indicative to situations? Are good leaders created or born? The questions around management are similar yet... http://www.careerrocketeer.com/2009/08/are-leadership-and-management-same.html Chris Perry cperry533 36 32 3 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6225208549634164817-15cb0a8f4941cf086828f440ee4690c9 2009-11-19T09:04:09.576-05:00

“First, the President is correct in his appreciation of the need to view cyber security as not just a technical and security issue, but as an economic one as well. In the 21st century - the digital century - economics and security are opposite sides of the same coin. You cannot affect one without impacting the other.” ~ Congressional Testimony

“First, the President is correct in his appreciation of the need to view cyber security as not just a technical and security issue, but as an economic one as well. In the 21st century - the digital century - economics and security are opposite sides of the same coin. You cannot affect one without impacting the other.” ~ Congressional Testimony http://information-security-resources.com/2009/11/18/isalliance-cyber-security-is-economic-issue/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 2 0 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3850881978144459819-01c1db8e500f4f04422c644ef1682d84 2009-11-16T09:02:08.481-05:00

The worry is that without a meaningful upturn in U.S. sales, cost-cutting can only boost profits so long.

The worry is that without a meaningful upturn in U.S. sales, cost-cutting can only boost profits so long. http://www.coachingtip.com/2009/11/shrinking-business.html John Agno jagno444 7 6 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:602715066540743578-ccfa7e80637e3a4f768438ec15539965 2009-11-18T06:38:28.519-05:00

Mike Harris, founding CEO, Fresh Direct and Egg Plc gives tips on how to innovate during an economic downturn.

Mike Harris, founding CEO, Fresh Direct and Egg Plc gives tips on how to innovate during an economic downturn. http://www.sixsigmaiq.com/video.cfm?id=449&utm_source=sixsigmaiq.com&utm_medium=SMO&utm_campaign=BXCHANGE&utm_content=11_18_2009&mac=SSIQ_Ext_SMOQ409&shownewswindow=1 Genna Weiss gweiss207 7 5 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13599356579704695410-dd9a81a052c1805cacdca65e5c488ba2 2009-11-17T19:31:57.787-05:00

An innovative new investor analytic tool made its public debut today, and it offers an exciting look at what may well be the future of online trading for both market experts and arm-chair analysts alike. Trefis, named for its focus on trends, forecasts, and insights, is revolutionary in its forward-looking approach to stock analysis which, incorporates a more intuitive look at the relationship between a company’s product divisions and its stock price.

An innovative new investor analytic tool made its public debut today, and it offers an exciting look at what may well be the future of online trading for both market experts and arm-chair analysts alike. Trefis, named for its focus on trends, forecasts, and insights, is revolutionary in its forward-looking approach to stock analysis which, incorporates a more intuitive look at the relationship between a company’s product divisions and its stock price. http://information-security-resources.com/2009/11/17/innovative-analytic-tool-empowers-investors/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 2 0 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:697981206154200518-842345b9389d343c6e4bdf55df83b131 2009-11-12T11:56:38.361-05:00

There are many different ways to lead. CEOs with markedly divergent styles can be successful in different ways. The same leader will often adopt different styles in different circumstances. There is no one correct way to lead or manage.

There are many different ways to lead. CEOs with markedly divergent styles can be successful in different ways. The same leader will often adopt different styles in different circumstances. There is no one correct way to lead or manage. http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/11/innovation-leadership-versus.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 23 22 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8111517562196617079-08a0ed2544426cfaf50839bad8a3b592 2009-11-17T11:35:25.735-05:00

What makes it so hard for some of us to say No?

What makes it so hard for some of us to say No? http://blog.rebelbrown.com/phoenixrising/2009/11/learning-to-say-no.html Rebel Brown rbrown311 5 4 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11696755212709610171-6f949f27d775eb42af9826f977550c73 2009-11-20T15:28:51.291-05:00

One thing that makes college basketball so enjoyable, yet at the same time so challenging, is that each year the team is different. There are new players, and you may ask the student-athletes who return from the previous season to play new roles.

One thing that makes college basketball so enjoyable, yet at the same time so challenging, is that each year the team is different. There are new players, and you may ask the student-athletes who return from the previous season to play new roles. http://www.ihavenet.com/UNC-Basketball-Coach-Roy-Williams-Be-Led-By-Your-Dreams.html Dean Mikelis dmikelis084 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13570793670488169682-030647628bd71efbb7b1ba0cef6b30de 2009-11-16T13:37:16.385-05:00

Web Based Project Management Software for Small and Medium Business BY WizeHive Collaborative SoftwareSat Nov 14, 2009 at 4:37 PM This blog is written by a member of our blogging community and expresses that member's views alone. Web based project...

Web Based Project Management Software for Small and Medium Business BY WizeHive Collaborative SoftwareSat Nov 14, 2009 at 4:37 PM This blog is written by a member of our blogging community and expresses that member's views alone. Web based project... http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/wizehive-collaborative-software/project-management-and-productivity-insight/web-based-project-m Clint Garwood cgarwood215 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5635033947696076284-130d532245828b9f8de2f41186cd6803 2009-11-12T14:36:01.140-05:00

Focused and consistent internal communication is the key to keeping your top talent motivated, says Kathryn Yates, global leader of communication consulting at Watson Wyatt.

Focused and consistent internal communication is the key to keeping your top talent motivated, says Kathryn Yates, global leader of communication consulting at Watson Wyatt. http://www.industryweek.com/articles/best_practices_in_communication_20388.aspx Leslie MacCallum lmaccallum946 20 18 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5148759709451442800-48ee0a5863606ad267c59f1d82d0d100 2009-11-20T03:41:04.024-05:00

An orchestra conductor faces the ultimate leadership challenge: creating perfect harmony without saying a word. In this charming talk, Itay Talgam demonstrates the unique styles of six great 20th-century conductors, illustrating crucial lessons for all leaders. Itay Talgam finds metaphors for organizational behavior — and models for inspired leadership — within the workings of the symphony orchestra. Imagining music as a model for all spheres of human creativity, from the classroom to the boardroom, Talgam created the Maestro Program of seminars and workshops.

An orchestra conductor faces the ultimate leadership challenge: creating perfect harmony without saying a word. In this charming talk, Itay Talgam demonstrates the unique styles of six great 20th-century conductors, illustrating crucial lessons for all leaders. Itay Talgam finds metaphors for organizational behavior — and models for inspired leadership — within the workings of the symphony orchestra. Imagining music as a model for all spheres of human creativity, from the classroom to the boardroom, Talgam created the Maestro Program of seminars and workshops. http://www.ted.com/talks/itay_talgam_lead_like_the_great_conductors.html Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16498462030759579704-faef67779ec1d325e0168695271b17b2 2009-11-17T11:07:48.145-05:00

Kellogg, Brown & Root (KBR) was responsible for the kickback fraud that occurred in the US v. Khan case, and has been the focus of many other cases of procurement fraud within the LOGCAP project. Since combat operations began in 2001, DCAA has referred to criminal investigators 32 cases of suspected fraud that were associated with all wartime-support contracts. Of those, the vast majority were related to the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program.

Kellogg, Brown & Root (KBR) was responsible for the kickback fraud that occurred in the US v. Khan case, and has been the focus of many other cases of procurement fraud within the LOGCAP project. Since combat operations began in 2001, DCAA has referred to criminal investigators 32 cases of suspected fraud that were associated with all wartime-support contracts. Of those, the vast majority were related to the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program. http://information-security-resources.com/2009/11/16/revolving-door-of-abuse-procurement-fraud/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 4 3 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4849947787227368604-f5f9ef76facaa8e3029082bfb01ddeaf 2009-11-13T12:42:34.601-05:00

Smart leaders are reshaping their businesses to carry on through whatever hard times lie ahead.

Smart leaders are reshaping their businesses to carry on through whatever hard times lie ahead. http://www.coachingtip.com/2009/11/leadership-in-times-of-economic-uncertainty.html John Agno jagno444 15 14 0 1