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What are you working on Big?
You’re a month into the new year already - will you waste the year on the mundane and the ordinary? December will be here before you know it - will you ask yourself, what did I dream, work towards or achieve this past year?
IN THIS ISSUE:
Strategic Relationships Ignored
There are fundamentally three types of relationships: functional, personal, and strategic. Read about each as well as see David Nour’s recent presentation…
Enough Promises, enough excuses, enough suffering…
Last fall at the Society of International Business Fellows’ Annual Summit in Chicago, I heard a novel idea: do you believe economic development would end the conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians? Would meaningful employment and sustainable income create prosperity for peace – not just for the current generation, but for children entering this world amidst check points, dividing walls and bombings? Because the conflict is not between Palestinians and Israelis but rather between moderates on both sides against violent extremists who seek to create havoc. Read more about the OneVoice Movement…
Who Moved My Career Cheese?
Guest Column by Jim Deupree, Managing Director - DBM ICEO
Most senior executives are part of a rapidly developing conflict. On one side is how long we intend to work, and giving meaning to our life becoming more important because we plan to work longer. On the other side are that jobs have a shorter and shorter duration for a myriad of reasons, and the persistent shift in company ownership to Private Equity Groups. Read more…
Sidebar:
Passion
Webster’s Dictionary defines it as “a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for anything”, as in Rob and Laura Ciampa’s passion for food, wine, good friends - in short, life! What’s your passion - that which will consume your zest for living?
Alan Murray of WSJ
M&A Alerts is a great read for middle-market finance professionals. I found their recent interview with Alan Murray, associate managing editor of the Wall Street Journal, and its Wednesday “Business” columnist of interest and thought you may as well.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Q - How do you find entrepreneurial spirit and team player characteristics from a job description? A: Simple - look for DNA, Self-Motivating, and most importantly, Self-Correcting characteristics!
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