Archive for the ‘Management/Leadership’ Category

Leadership and Management Lessons from our Favorite TV Bosses

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Despite their shortcomings, some of TVs most famous bosses still have a few lessons to teach us about leadership and management.  read more

Money Is Not The Best Motivator

Friday, April 9th, 2010

Less costly kinds of encouragement can be far more effective.  read more

Regional Project Cost Inflation Now Varies Widely and Widens Further in 2010

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

Contractors need to keep in mind the rising cost of construction materials as the industry transitions from recession to recovery, according to Reed Construction Data. The Bureau of Labor statistics has reported a 6% annual pace of increase in its materials cost price index over the four months through February.  read more

Seven Keys to Building Customer Loyalty–and Company Profits

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
A personal bond with customers lets your company escape the commodity pricing wars and provides you with a powerful new marketing arm: loyal customers who will promote and defend your company online and off–for free.  Here are seven tips for getting the process started of building customer loyalty in a big way.