by Constance | Jul 16, 2018 | Leadership
Dr. Clarence “Dick” Holland was my professor at Georgia State University (GSU), where he taught statistics in the department of psychology. Last week, he died at the age of 85. The news of his death hit me like a ton of bricks. The strength of my reaction was...
by Constance | Apr 24, 2018 | Business Growth, Leadership
I just returned from the Million Dollar Consulting® Convention in Boston where consultants, doing fascinating work all over the world, gathered to learn. Alan Weiss, author of Million Dollar Consulting, brought outstanding speakers to the stage. This year, Chip Bell,...
by Constance | Apr 10, 2018 | Don't Get Me Started
Saks pays a lot of attention to the look of their stores and the merchandise they choose, but so do their competitors. My preference for Saks has to do with Susan Bregman, who works in designer clothing at the store in Atlanta. Nonetheless, when I had some free time,...
by Constance | Feb 28, 2018 | How Smart is That?
Earlier this month, Bloomberg reported that McDonald’s is “taking aim” at Chick-fil-A by improving their chicken offerings. It’s no wonder as the trend toward consumption of chicken and away from beef is clear and compelling. The Department of Agriculture estimates...
by Constance | Feb 12, 2018 | Business Growth, How Smart is That?
The avalanche of revelations and accusations of inappropriate and even criminal behavior on the part of senior executives, business owners, and celebrities reached the White House last week. As concerning as the accusations are, it is more disturbing to think that...
