by Philip R. Liebman American holidays tend to be commercialized beyond recognition of their origins and purposes. I have no quarrel with free enterprise benefiting from society's patriotic (and other) sentiments. In fact, American business dedication, innovation, and sensibility have lent enormous strength to the power of our celebrations and remembrances. My questioning is [...]
The French writer (and critic) Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr wrote, “The more things change, the more they remain the same.” It may be true that, in general, change may be the only absolute constancy in life. It is even more the case for those who lead businesses. Managing change is perhaps the single most essential responsibility [...]
The other day a good friend and colleague asked when the appropriate time might be to stop wishing people “Happy New Year?” I think it begs the question of why we extend this wish in the first place. I have no issue with people expressing well wishes as a friendly greeting. And certainly, the [...]
Listening is an art. Like with any art, people have differing degrees of natural talent. Some people are more naturally inclined to develop better listening skills than others. The good news is that talent is not a prerequisite. If you dedicate yourself, you can learn to listen well enough to become an exceptional leader by [...]
Independence Day is when Americans celebrate our freedoms and commemorate our independence from oppression. I think most people tend to take for granted our inalienable rights: those protected by our constitution and preserved by the strength and resolve of our republic. The point these people miss is that there can be no rights without some [...]
Why Great Leaders All Think Like Entrepreneurs (and Not all Entrepreneurs are Great Leaders) A standard definition of an entrepreneur is someone who starts and grows a business. Given the significant odds of failure, it’s not surprising that those who launch successful companies become folk heroes and sometimes even celebrities. It may surprise you – [...]
What were your summers like as a child? Like myself, most people I know looked forward to summer as a time when we were free of the demands of school and spent our days finding enjoyment in just about whatever we pleased. I was fortunate that my parents could provide for summers that seemed carefree [...]
The One Thing Critical to Being an Employer of Choice: How to attract and retain a High-Performance Workforce The concept of being “an employer of choice” is not new. Throughout most of history, indentured workers have been whose basic survival depended on earning a daily wage. Still, organizations have also seen the quality of their [...]
How Wine Can Improve Your Decision-Making and Make You a Better Leader Not everyone loves wines. For many people, it is simply a beverage that accompanies certain meals or shared to entertain guests. For others, though, wine is an experience and world of its own. I have had an evolving relationship with the world of [...]
June 16th- 17th & 1st Anniversary Awards Celebration At the Crystal Springs Resort in Vernon NJ We have a block of rooms and reserved the Wine Cellar for a Spectacular Curated Wine-Paired Dining Event! The program Thursday will include an awards presentation for our Founding Members, an enjoyable and thought-provoking learning program, and a guided tour [...]
