5 New Rules of the Office Holiday Party
It’s called a party for a reason, so party. And don’t buy all the fear-mongering dos and don’ts from politically correct Grinches.
Cellphones on Planes: A Horrible Idea?
If the FCC lifts its ban on in-flight cellphone calls, we may lose the last place to hide from communication overload.
Will BlackBerry Survive? Should It?
BlackBerry used to rule the smartphone world. But arrogance and complacency led the company down a dark path.
The Evils of Groupthink and Sound Bites
When words and phrases begin to dictate our actions and define our culture, when we all march in lockstep to the same drumbeat, that’s when words spell trouble.
Bullying: Deal With It
The Miami Dolphins’ Martin-Incognito bullying scandal may be front-page news, but it’s nothing like what happens in the real world.
American Manufacturer: Diversification Is Crucial
CEO Todd Teske of engine manufacturing company Briggs and Stratton weighs in on the importance of diversification in his business.
Christie's Dinner Guest After Big Win? Steve Cohen
NJ Governor Chris Christie personally invited Steve Cohen to his re-election victory party last week just hours after Cohen's SAC Capital paid a record insider-trading penalty.
Five Questions to Ask Before Going Global
Businesses have to be methodical about assessing an opportunity in any given market, and that need is much greater when the new market is an ocean away. Here are five things to consider.
How to Hire and Retain Executive Talent
When it comes to hiring, promoting, and retaining the very best executive talent for their companies, most CEOs and boards are lazy, clueless or both.
Major Storms Power Growth for Generator Manufacturer
Generator manufacturing company Generac has doubled in size over the last two years, thanks in part to serious storms across the country.
How to Build Executive Confidence
What’s the best way for up-and-coming business women to gain executive-level confidence? The same way men do.
Hits and Misses in 2013 Predictions
Which experts were right, and who was wrong, in their predictions for 2013?
My Favorite Christmas Poem
It’s Christmas time, a time of hope and light, a time to take a break from business and Washington, D.C.
ObamaCare's Threat to Firemen
Volunteer firemen and emergency personnel who work for an average of 30 or more hours per week over an extended period of time could be taxed if they don’t buy health insurance.
D.C. On the Far Side of Chutzpah
It lies on the far side of chutzpah for Congress to have gone off on a five-and-a-half week vacation this past August, then come back and collect a paycheck for not doing their jobs, which is enacting a full fiscal budget.
Hired!
Here are some examples from my segment on FOX and Friends on what not to do when looking for a job, and how to fix it if it happens.
Hired!
Sometimes on television things go a bit wrong, and they certainly did for me on Tuesday. I mixed up Hertz and Progressive, which is unfortunate because BOTH companies have amazing jobs to offer and I think both companies would be excellent to work for.
Another Congressional Controversy Over ObamaCare
Members of Congress get to use pre-tax dollars when buying health insurance on the new state exchanges, while all other taxpayers must use after-tax dollars, government reports show.
Big Changes Come to the Dow
The changes, which will take effect Sept. 23, reflect the companies' sliding fortunes and their declining share prices.
“Yes” Vote on Syria Lessens Odds of Budget Fight
Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) and other Wall Street firms now say that a "yes" vote to strike Syria means that Congress will approve a “temporary” extension of spending authority, the GOP will not be able to shut down the government over health reform, and Congress could soften sequestration cuts.




