Mike Mayock First NFL Draft as Raiders GM
When it comes to leadership, that is exactly what has lacked in the Raider organization for what seems like decades. Long in the backs of our memories, through the cobwebs, are images of the one dominant franchise. Not just in the NFL, but of all professional sports. Yes, there was a time when the Raiders were pro sports winningest team. How fortunes can change with poor leadership. Enter an old face in Jon Gruden and a new one in Mike Mayock. The tenure of former GM Reggie McKenzie was mixed. While he targeted stars through the draft of Khalil Mack, Derek Carr, Amari Cooper and Gabe Jackson, he also had…
Read MoreBill Gates – Consistent Innovator
Bill Gates from 2007Photo source: akittv.com.tr Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft, the company which created the Windows operating system. He is credited as an entrepreneur who revolutionized the computer industry. He is consistently the richest man in the world, with an estimated net worth of $90 billion in 2016. A Short Biography From a very young age, Gates was fascinated by computers. In the eighth grade, he already showed an unusual interest in computers and even skipped his Math class to pursue programming. He went to Harvard College after scoring 1590 out of 1600 on the SATs. However, at Harvard, rather than studying, he spent most of his…
Read MoreJeffrey Nadrich – Top Personal Injury Attorney in California
Jeffrey Nadrich and Nadrich & Cohen LLP Attorney Jeffrey Nadrich, a Solution Focused Leader in Southern California Jeffrey Nadrich, one of the most well-established and honored personal injury attorneys in the Los Angeles area, agreed to sit down with us for a discussion. Of the many topics we covered, we focused on how his leadership style evolved, and how it has helped build and shape his law firm, Nadrich and Cohen. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? In what ways does that relate to what you do now? As a child I always wanted to be a lawyer. The reason was because I grew…
Read MoreWhy Trump Can’t Erase Puerto Rico’s Massive Debt
Is Puerto Rico’s Hurrican Maria Trump’s Katrina? Must Read: Insight on Trump’s Massive Tax Cut (and What It Means For You) $73 Billion. Yes, with a “B” and we didn’t stutter. When it comes to leadership, it is an area in which the President often fails. He talks a big game, but the facts are undeniable. In this case, he can’t just wave his magic wand and make the debt of Puerto Rico disappear. Even the recent tax bill that President Donald Trump heavily hyped there is no relief for residents of Puerto Rico who continue to suffer following being ravaged by hurricane Maria in 2017. So how did it get so bad? Simply put, the government of Puerto Rico had a little translation…
Read MoreTop 50 Women in Business – Deirdre Somers
Deirdre Somers is CEO of the Irish Stock Exchange. Cork-born Somers is the first female CEO of the 300-year-old ISE. Deirdre Somers, chief executive of the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE), is very much a woman in a man’s world. Sitting in her office towards the top of the venerable old building on Anglesea Street, it is immediately obvious she would stand out in this normally sober world. Dressed in a bright cerise suit with killer heels, Somers is as elegant and poised as her surroundings. Her office is decorated with prints sourced from the Print Gallery in neighbouring Temple Bar, with pictures of her two young children having pride of…
Read MoreHow to Win a Business Award (4 Steps to Increase Your Odds)
Business awards attract media attention and raise your profile. Here’s how to increase your chances of winning: Inquire about awards and nominations through your local chamber of commerce and trade groups. Complete applications for awards carefully. Profile your business, describe major challenges you have faced and overcome, explain your solutions. Submit your award entries well in advance of the deadline. When you win—and even when you are just nominated—write press releases about the awards and send them to local media.
Read MoreMaking the Most of Fringe Benefits for Business Owners
A fat paycheck isn’t the only way to take money out of your company and it’s not always the most sensible tax-wise. Fringe benefits often accomplish more in the way of tax savings. Review these possibilities with your tax adviser: For Company Owners Loophole: Have your company buy a hefty group term life insurance policy on your life. The premiums will be fully deductible by the company as long as the plan coverage does not discriminate against lower-income employees. Through a quirk in the tax law, this strategy creates tax savings for you. How it works: Say your company pays the premium on a $1 million insurance policy on your…
Read MoreCustomer Service Best Practices for Email
When using E-mail for customer service purposes, be sure to follow this helpful advice: Answer quickly—customers using E-mail expect a prompt response, usually within the same business day. Use the “Reply” key in your E-mail program so that the customer’s note is part of your response. Avoid slang, jargon and anything else that could be considered insulting, such as writing in all capital letters. Don’t send attachments—not everyone can open them, and some users are afraid to open them because of the threat of viruses. Instead, paste the contents of the attachment directly into the body of the E-mail. Treat E-mail as you would paper documents—assume it will be kept…
Read MoreBusiness Card Dos and Don’ts
When creating business cards, be aware of these dos and don’ts: Do use a white background, not colored. List a home number only if you have a phone line dedicated to business. Present the card at the end of a conversation, when both parties have an interest in staying in touch. Don’t list an unbusinesslike E-mail address. Have a photo of yourself on the card, mention a degree, unless it is necessary for your specific field. Helpful: Keep cards in a place that you can reach easily so you never have to search for them in a purse or pocket.
Read MoreRecession Preparation: Make Time for Networking
Even during busy days, take a few minutes to talk to someone who calls. Be encouraging even if you can’t help him/her. Refer the caller to other people who can help. Confirm his phone number and E-mail address so you can get back to him—and to show you really want to stay in touch. When unemployment rises due to a recession, you may get more calls from people wanting help. It is good business to have them think well of you.
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