The writing is on the wall: A shift in supply chain and import compliance expectations is occurring in Washington. A corresponding worldwide sentiment focusing increased attention on the countries, people, and circumstances involved in the production of our imports is steadily growing. U.S. lawmakers, Customs authorities, and perhaps most importantly...

If there’s a business theme I’m gathering from my conversations with C-suite leaders lately, it’s “Uncertain”. While there is so much to be grateful for, like in-person gatherings and Covid-19 vaccines, the business climate lately feels a lot like clutching at the handlebars of a rollercoaster as it slowly makes...

When it comes to the conversations that matter, nothing beats being in person.  At least once a day a sales leader will complain to me that their people are not getting out to see customers and prospects in person. That there is a lack of urgency in getting face to...

Functional training may sound confusing—but it's actually quite simple. Omar Yunes, CEO of 54D, a leading online fitness company, is explaining what functional training is, why it's so important, and how to incorporate functional training into your fitness routine.  What Is Functional Training? Functional training is about more than just...

This week Dattoli Cancer Center & Brachytherapy Research Institute became the first independent physician practice in the U.S. to offer men with advanced metastatic prostate cancer an injectable isotope of radium, marketed by Bayer as Xofigo® (zoh-fee-go).  This new pharmaceutical was recently FDA approved for use in men with castration-resistant...

Branding expert Choong Whan Park breaks down the role of consumer psychology in strategic branding decisions. Consumer behavior started as a field of study and marketing in the mid-1900s and developed rapidly in the post-war years. As marketing opportunities have evolved, new research developed by academics like Professor Choong Whan...

Tight budgets and demand for ROI mean measuring efficiency is essential and improving cash flow is a daily goal. No matter the business, turning enterprise software into savings and profitability is now one of the smartest moves a company can make.  In our digitally governed industries, enterprise software systems contribute...

“Leaders are dealers in hope”. Thus, spake Napoléon Bonaparte. I’ve always liked this quote because it very simply captures the emotional dimension of leadership. The challenge of winning the hearts and minds of those that follow. No easy task. Especially when things are moving fast and/or times are tough. Yes...

T-Boz, Left Eye, and ChilLi formed the famed female group TLC. Their smash hit “Waterfalls” was considered one of their biggest successes on the charts. With deep life meaning laced over every lyric, “Waterfalls” reminded us to avoid chasing waterfalls, or in more direct terms, negative habits and reckless behavior....