Monthly Archives: January 2009

Business Lessons from American Presidents

Just over four years ago, I wrote a column on leaders and leadership entitled, “14 Traits of Successful Leaders.” Between that time and now I have read many books, articles and columns on the subject of leadership. While it is … Continue reading

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What is Probate?

What is Probate? Simply put, probate is the legal process of settling a deceased individual’s estate. It is provided by the court in order to confirm the validity of the deceased person’s will and involves the distribution of his property … Continue reading

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Business Leadership from Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt spoke at The Sorbonne in Paris, France on April 23, 1910. The title of the speech was “Citizenship in a Republic.” The portion of the speech that resounds with those in business is the clause that includes the … Continue reading

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CEO Business Mistakes

Bob Nardelli, formerly the CEO of The Home Depot (www.HomeDepot.com), was quoted in an interview that “People who do things make mistakes. The biggest mistake is doing nothing.” This is the first commonly made mistake made by a CEO: doing … Continue reading

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