August 11, 2009Published by Dr. David A. Weiman on August 11, 2009Keeping Things Focused in Tough TimesIn a tough economy, the people who report to you seek stability, clear thinking and goals for the future. Make sure you provide as much of […]
June 24, 2009Published by Dr. David A. Weiman on June 24, 2009What You Can Learn from South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford’s Disappearing ActAn interesting headline caught my eye today in the New York Times: Report: SC Gov Was in Argentina, Not Hiking Trail The article is about the […]
June 10, 2009Published by Dr. David A. Weiman on June 10, 2009Does GM Put Customers First, or Last? (And what that means for you!)There was an interesting full-page ad in the Sunday, June 7, Philadelphia Inquirer. It was a letter to General Motors customers from Frederick A. Henderson, president […]
May 15, 2009Published by Dr. David A. Weiman on May 15, 2009How to get people to do what you want.Someone very smart once told me that the real work of business leadership is the conversations you have with other people to get them to do […]
May 13, 2009Published by Dr. David A. Weiman on May 13, 2009Is it really a “buyer’s market” for employers right now?There are two commonly-held ideas that I’ve heard over and over again in the media: 1. Almost no one is hiring.2. If you’re one of the […]
April 29, 2009Published by Dr. David A. Weiman on April 29, 2009The Micromanagement TrapThe head of a fast food chain still approves the color and style of employee name badges. The managing partner of a law firm individually initials […]
April 13, 2009Published by Dr. David A. Weiman on April 13, 2009Don’t Swallow the Hype Whole …The business press is abuzz with stories about how it’s a “buyer’s market” out there if you’re an employer who’s in a position to hire right […]
March 30, 2009Published by Dr. David A. Weiman on March 30, 200921 Reasons I’m No Longer in Love with My ComputerCall me nostalgic, but I long for the days before the computer. Don’t get me wrong. I marvel at the existence of it and what it […]