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A group of Tibetan monks labored for several weeks to create an intricate work of sand - a Mandala - at the Memorial Art Gallery. It was the occasion for many in the community to be exposed to the beliefs of Buddhism, and to examine their lives in light of those beliefs. As the team… Continue reading The Buddhist Way to Succeed in Business

The whole place was up in arms. This time he'd gone too far - blown a significant prospect with a foolish mistake. How many times has this happened? The rest of the people are getting fed up with it. And as they walk by your door you can see the icy stares; the building frustration… Continue reading What To Do About Scapegoats!

"I work better when I'm under pressure." "There's nothing like a tight deadline to get me moving!" "Anxiety is sky-high around here now. People are really running!" What is the difference between times when you're energized and times when you're anxious? Can you detect a difference in your productivity? Here is what I see in… Continue reading Energy, Anxiety and Productivity

Here's a dynamic I have witnessed lately in several companies: As profits rise, the owner's attention to long-term, vital issues declines. So a strong bottom line today serves as a distraction from concerns that imperil tomorrow, e.g.: two departments at war, an underperforming key executive, the need for leadership and/or ownership succession planning. Today's profit… Continue reading Beware of Profitability