Business Mentors

“Necessity is the mother of invention.”  — Anonymous Back in 1996, when I was young and optimistic, I wrote a column about the evils and “benefits” of health-care “capitation” in a “managed-care” model. This column will prove, once again, that “what goes around, comes around.” And, not always with desirable results. Read on. First, a definition: capitation […]

“Having the most talented people in each of our businesses is the most important thing. If we don’t, we lose.” —Jack Welch, former CEO of GE   “I am convinced that nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people. At the end of the day, you bet on people, not on strategies.”—

Come with me on a short trip. We’ll travel from a North Syracuse repair shop to a tent in the Revolutionary War, and then to a Connecticut hotel. Donna Curtin from Syracuse sends a simple plea to me. It brings to mind George Washington, as well as national politician George McGovern.  In her letter, she

Here is a perfect solution to that nagging thought that you should really get your financial house in order “this” year. Start with a list. Does it seem like a daunting task? Here’s some help. Consider some of the items I have on my personal “get it together list.” • Sort financial records into two piles: retain