Thursday, August 23, 2012

WHO'S WORKING? This week, Bob talks about what works to make work more workable in summer.

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How can employees stay motivated when it's 80-plus degrees, sunny and the pool or the golf course is calling? It's no secret that, ...
Wednesday, August 15, 2012

ARE YOU SIRIUS? This week, Bob offers tips on how to ramp up for business during the summer slump.

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I got curious about why this time of year is called the "Dog Days of Summer", so I did what anyone who's curious does. I went...
Thursday, August 9, 2012

HOT IN DALLAS. This week, Bob reports on the business climate in Dallas TX.

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I'm not giving away any secrets by saying it's been a hot, hot summer. And, of course, it's hot in Dallas. But things are reall...
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

NOTHING PERSONAL: BUSINESS IN SWEDEN IS STRICTLY IMPERSONAL. This week, Bob looks forward to the Olympics countdown with a focus on the medal-winning Swedes.

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Finally, I can grab a beer and get my fill of the global games of summer! The Olympics officially begin July 27th, and Sweden is set to com...
Wednesday, July 18, 2012

THERE ARE NO CASUAL FRIDAYS IN GERMANY, BUT THERE IS MORE FREE TIME. This week, Bob talks about the differences in business attitudes between Germany and the U.S.

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As we get closer to the Olympics, this month we decided our focus will be on other countries. Today, I'd like to focus on my observatio...
Wednesday, July 11, 2012

WHAT IS IT ABOUT "TAKING ONE FOR THE TEAM" THAT BRINGS A SENSE OF OLYMPIAN-LIKE FULFILLMENT TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS? This week, Bob talks about the importance of the team vs. the individual in Japanese culture.

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Naturally, there are some cultural differences between Asian countries, but all seem to believe in putting oneself second to the team, or g...
Friday, July 6, 2012

WHAT CAN THE OLYMPICS TEACH US ABOUT BUSINESS? As a prelude to the upcoming Olympics, this month Bob explores global cultures.

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There's a different kind of competition in business than in the Olympics. In business we're expected to make or earn money. We comp...