Cloud-based security is helping small- and medium-sized organizations (SMBs) better manage their security needs, and meet regulatory requirements without breaking the bank.
When an employee decides to leave your organization because he/she is not a good fit for your culture, should you be concerned? That depends – Is the culture of your organization ideal for your business, or is it a runaway train about to derail?
It’s official, your taxes are filed and your accountant has taken a much deserved vacation. What’s next? If you don’t want your most trusted advisor to stay on vacation, we suggest you give them something to think about so you can get more value out of the relationship. Better...
Did your organization achieve all of its goals for 2013? The New Year brings with it new opportunities to set new goals to help reboot your business and your team. It is also the perfect time to create new success and raise the bar for your organization. As you...
Refusing to compromise our ethics protects our moral compass. Refusing to compromise in business relationships just reserves time for us in a particular circle of hell called the stalemate. You know the stalemate: That’s the place where nothing worthwhile is accomplished and we waste time, money and resources. It’s...
As the end of the year approaches, many of us find ourselves in an “introspective space”. What did we accomplish this year? What could have gone better? How will we do better next time? While we may look back on our achievements (business or otherwise), it’s also important to...
There’s an old saying: “A decisive leader dictates, a visionary leader motivates and a strategic leader learns.” Business leaders develop their management styles from years of experience in certain environments. And, as executives craft their leadership profiles, they tend to identify with leader-defaults based on areas of their success....
We can all relate to the comparison of navigating a career path and running a marathon. Pursuing a career requires sweat equity. Sticking with it takes grit. Successful executives achieve career maturity through skill development, hard work and an unwavering commitment to organizational goals. Without question, personal drive and...
The financial services industry is facing its most significant regulatory reforms since the Great Depression. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Solvency II, Basel III, and other new regulations present challenges that transcend compliance. These ever-evolving regulations are causing financial services companies to reconsider significant business...