Lack of opportunity breeds dreams of escape. But professionals and managers who have invested in their careers do not leave the work force as frequently as discouraged workers in lower status occupations. Instead, they keep working, but they escape emotionally by defining achievement in professional, not company, terms. ... Thus, the potential for being stuck as career uncertainty grows takes its toll in weakening attachment to any particular employer.

The best way for business to move out of the Hall of Shame is to demonstrate a commitment to social causes. This also makes business sense. A focus on solving social problems has motivational benefits in lean economic times.

No" is always an easier stand than "Yes.

Friendly people are caring people, eager to provide encouragement and support when needed most.

To stay ahead, you must have your next idea waiting in the wings.

A basic truth of management - if not of life - is that nearly everything looks like a failure in the middle.

Power is the ability to get things done