Profiles in Greatness: Louisa May Alcott
Raised among transcendentalists, abolitionists and some of the 19th century’s most famous
Play Nice, Fight Fair
By the time I married, I’d already been an entrepreneur for several years, but I did brin
Connecting the Links
Look for scratch golfer Frank Ryle, and it’s likely you’ll find him where I caught
Discover Your Personality Style at Work
Have you ever felt like you’re in the wrong business? Do you love to swap weekend stories while everyone else is poring over spreadsheets? Or do you find yourself coming up with one big idea after another but don’t have an outlet to see them through? Kate Ward, author of Personality Style at Work, says […]
Get Some Attitude
If you’re a successful entrepreneur (you’ve been in business at least a decade and
Crisis Management 101
What do you do when one of your biggest customers takes a complaint public? Or what about the budget shortfall that has launched rumors you’re going to lay off employees? Do those sound like disasters in the making? Washington, D.C.-based lawyer and crisis adviser Jim Moorhead says they could be if you—like most leaders—are unprepared. “Great […]
Leading the World’s Largest Democracy
Raised among India’s political elite, Indira Gandhi served as prime minister of the world
Adopt an Island
At the mere mention of the Galapagos Islands, images of almost mythological creatures come to mind. The giant tortoise and the unforgettable blue-footed booby conjure up a place where nature’s creative possibilities are endless. For those looking to experience the Galapagos off the rather well-regulated path, Hands Up Holidays gives you a behind-the-scenes glimpse and […]
Profiles in Greatness: Inventor with a Global Vision
Though rarely given the spotlight in classroom history books, Nikola Tesla had as much influenc
Running on a Full Tank
It’s not unusual for illness or tragedy to inspire action. That’s how 61-year-old M
The Likability Factor
Have you ever called a supplier or service provider with a question and gotten passed around th