Hiring a Friend?
By hiring someone because he or she is your friend, you can really paint yourself into a corner — here are a few ideas to consider if you are thinking of hiring one.
Management by Centrifugal Force
Excerpted from the book on enlightened business, Business Black Belt “Come to the edge,” he said. “We are afraid,” they said. “Come to the edge,” he said. They came… He pushed them …and they flew. Here’s a possible way to think of your business structure, regardless of the structure you actually have, and have what…
Leadership?
Excerpted from the book on enlightened business, Business Black Belt You better know where you’re going because sooner or later, you could be out in front. How will you lead your business and how will your business lead your industry? There are thousands of books on leadership—and few of them seem to agree on what…
Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way
Much is said about leadership and leaders, and about the value of being a good follower or student. In martial arts, much attention is paid to getting out of the way. This concept has value in business as well as everyday life. Excerpted from the book on conscious entrepreneurship and business management, Business Black Belt…
Emergency Response
Excerpted from the book on enlightened business, Business Black Belt “Experience your greatness, not your self-doubt.” ~Ron Bynum, Essence Partners There are a variety of situations that take me by surprise. My inability to effectively respond has allowed me to either miss a wonderful opportunity or agree to something I’d later regret. What compelled me…