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Washington Business Journal by Ingar Grev, January 5, 2011
As we begin a new year, many of us take
time to consider what we accomplished over the last year and what things we would like to change. This year will be the year that
we will finally lose weight, get healthier, get in better shape, get organized, or improve our businesses.
Remember: Rank has its responsibilities
Washington Business Journal by Ingar Grev, January 12, 2011
After the news broke about the Commanding Officer of the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) being relieved of command, I forwarded the story to my Naval Academy class listserv asking for comment about it. One of the important points brought out by my classmates — many of whom are currently in command of ships and facilities around the world
It’s not about you when it comes to your business
Washington Business Journal by Ingar Grev, January 26, 2011
On Jan. 17, Apple
Inc. reported that CEO Steve Jobs will be taking an unexpected medical leave, a press release which led to Apple’s stock closing down
3 percent the following trading day.
This is a big problem; no company beyond the start-up phase should be so dependent on its CEO that its future is uncertain when the CEO leaves.
Marketing, innovation and training?
Washington Business Journal by Ingar Grev, December 3, 2010
Each of us in a business leadership role understands the importance of investing in marketing and innovation, but how do we feel about training? Too often, companies hire sales or business development staff and put them through trial by fire — the new employees will either rise to the occasion and make their numbers or they will crash and burn.
All businesses need to ask: What's in a name?
Washington Business Journal by Ingar Grev, December 9, 2010
A few months ago, The Wall Street Journal carried this interesting article about business names: “What's in a Name? Potential Pitfalls.” Even if your business is beyond the start-up phase, the possibility of changing the name of your business is always there.
Washington Business Journal by Ingar Grev, December 20, 2010
I received a number of excellent comments on LinkedIn and in person regarding my blog update from a few weeks ago: “Marketing, Innovation..and Training.” Quite a bit of the discussion was surrounding the leadership principle of “be friendly, not friends.”
