Leadership
Largest US hospice company sued for Medicare fraud
The Department of Justice is suing the hospice company founded by Florida's Senate president, accusing it of submitting tens of millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare claims for more than a... Read more »
Senate chairman pushed for arming Syrian rebels
The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is calling for the United States to provide weapons to vetted Syrian opposition groups battling President Bashar Assad's forces in the... Read more »
Economic theory uses scientific method
Economics requires theory to form testable hypotheses, and theory often required heavy use of mathematics. Without theory and testable hypotheses, we would be unable to understand the economy. Read more »
Balancing act: To complete projects, lift together
Have you ever complained about a co-worker who, in your opinion, wasn't pulling his weight? Did your complaint lead to positive change? There's value, I think, in learning to "lift together" at... Read more »
When investors aren’t an option: 10 alternatives to finance your business
I am often asked about options to finance a start-up business. Of course investors and bank loans are a common solution. However, a budding entrepreneur simply might not want to bring on investors... Read more »
Five incredibly important lessons vital for guiding professional, personal life
Living by these five rules will save you a world of heartache, frustration and money throughout your professional life. Read more »
6 ways to boost morale that won’t cost you a dime
A recent study reports that a whopping 43 percent of the workforce cites "lack of recognition" as the reason for their unhappiness. But it's more than that — employees want to feel valued by... Read more »
Balancing act: Rudeness rules in the workplace
According to recent research, half of the people surveyed in 2011 said they were treated rudely at work at least once a week. This rudeness leads to many office problems, and fighting the epidemic... Read more »
US sues S&P over pre-crisis mortgage ratings
The U.S. government accused Standard & Poor's of inflating ratings on mortgage investments to boost its bottom line, taking aim at a key player in the run-up to the financial crisis. Read more »
Second Term: Obama says now is the time to act
Turning the page on years of war and recession, President Barack Obama summoned a divided nation Monday to act with "passion and dedication" to broaden equality and prosperity at home, nurture... Read more »
BYU social entrepreneur students help with Vittana, nonprofit micro-loaning
For students in developing countries, obtaining financial aid for higher education is often not a possibility. Students for Social Entrepreneurship at BYU has paired with Vittana to help provide... Read more »
Majority of workers say morale is high in the workplace, according to study
When it comes to the workplace, 81 percent of employees say their professional environment is at least somewhat good, according to a recent study done by Accountemps, a Robert Half company. Read more »
9 things a boss should never say to an employee
There are expressions a manager should never proclaim to an employee. Today’s article will benefit all thoughtful bosses and be a reminder of good management principles as well. Read more »
Family-friendly video game gift guide
If you're planning to put a video game or two under the tree, we have some suggestions. And if you're puzzled with why that teen-fave game is rated M, we can help with that, too. Read more »
Timothy R. Clark: How dysfunctional and resistant to change is your organization?
On a 1-to-5 scale, where 1 is low and 5 is high, how resistant to change is your organization? Consider two principles: Read more »
Success will come and go, but integrity is forever
Building a reputation of integrity takes years, but it takes only a second to lose. Many people seem to live by a credo of "the ends justify the means." However, the strength of your character will... Read more »
Walmart comes to India: Can mom and pop stores play with the big boys?
How will the establishment of Walmart in India impact the poor there? Will it decrease food costs and increase jobs or decimate a flagging economy? Read more »
Most fund managers are underperforming in 2012
Industry figures show as many as 75 to 80 percent of actively managed portfolios have delivered lower after-fee returns than passively managed index funds so far this year. Read more »
Timothy R. Clark: Hostess is 'Lost in the Fifties Tonight'
The biggest obstacles to change often come in extricating ourselves from the status quo. Read more »
How business champions overcome adversity: 5 powerful steps
Starting and running a business can be extremely challenging. Most entrepreneurs and managers find new obstacles to remove and towering barriers to scale every day of the week. Read more »
The big-league secret to business is focus, focus, focus
Entrepreneurs must keep their eyes and focus on their companies. They achieve greatness by avoiding any situations that might distract them. They must constantly and tightly fix their vision on the most important components of their... Read more »
Election 2012 offers important lessons for anyone in a leadership position
Campaigns and football seasons are compressed organizational life cycles with lessons for anyone in a leadership position. A goal is set, a team is built, players get swapped in and out, mistakes... Read more »
How small businesses can recover from Hurricane Sandy and other natural disasters
Oftentimes, business owners are so focused on running the day-to-day aspects of their business, that they cannot plan for a disaster. There are many resources available to any small business that... Read more »
Year end financial advice: A good time to do some financial house cleaning
The end of the year is a great time for financial house cleaning and preparation. Read more »
Chalk it up: Salt Lake City seeks resident feedback via blackboards
Mayor Ralph Becker debuts Salt Lake City's new 8-foot chalkboards on Thursday. The city's Urban Intervention Project seeks feedback from residents at what will be the site of the city's Performing... Read more »
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