Archive for June, 2010

The Lessons of BP

June 11th, 2010

by John Izzo – Best-Selling Author & Business Visionary

These days it is hard to escape conversation about B.P and the Gulf of Mexico. As someone who has spent the last twenty years advising companies on corporate culture, leadership and social responsibility, the events of the last two months provide important lessons for every company on everything from leadership and brand to how to demoralize your entire workforce in one fell swoop.

With oil flooding the waters off the U.S. coast and B.P.’s shareholder value plummeting, what can the rest of us learn (more…)

I Have to Tell You About the Future…

June 1st, 2010

Former Merrill Lynch stockbroker Mark Jeffries has become a trusted adviser and communications consultant to many global blue chip corporations, professional services organizations and law firms. He is the go-to for the most effective strategic communication ideas and solutions that help build relationships, increase sales and win negotiations.

Sometimes, our best intentions to build relationships and effectively connect fall by the wayside. We get distracted (more…)