March 13, 2026 Why your best ideas get ignored during meetings BY Maria Papacosta You’re at your usual weekly team meeting. The team leader asks for ideas, and you immediately come up with the best one. It’s not just clever. It’s perfect. You rush to say it, glowing with anticipation. Silence. Nobody reacts. You walk out … Continue reading Why your best ideas get ignored during meetings
Category Archives: Business Productivity
How to Write a Winning Executive Summary — Er, Briefing
Keith Norrie October 11, 2021 Executives don’t want to be summarized. They want to be briefed, which is what your executive summary needs to do. While common terminology is “executive summary,” approaching it as an executive briefing will put you in the proper persuasive mindset. It all tracks back to Dr. Tom Sant. Know him? … Continue reading How to Write a Winning Executive Summary — Er, Briefing
Why Annuities Are Better Than Equities
Albert Costill August 9, 2021 If you’re saving for retirement, it’s advised that you focus on assets that drive portfolio growth. And, two of the best opinions that will achieve this goal are variable annuities and stocks. Both vehicles offer growth potential. At the same time, they have their own risk profiles, as well as … Continue reading Why Annuities Are Better Than Equities
How to Increase Business Productivity Without Losing Sleep
Eleanor Hecks June 25, 2021 Small business owners often juggle multiple tasks and work long hours. Unfortunately, there are only so many hours in the day, and your venture might be eating up most of them. What if there was a way to increase your company’s productivity and not lose sleep in the process? The … Continue reading How to Increase Business Productivity Without Losing Sleep