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Street Smarts–How Urban Living relates to Rural Economic Development
March 5, 2020
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As a business consultant in a rural border town community I interact with a variety of people on a daily basis. Over the years I’ve observed a few social tendencies differentiating rural and urban upbringings and how they could affect how the different economies of Michigan relate (or don’t relate) to each other. My North
Economic Gardening
November 14, 2017
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An entrepreneur-oriented approach to prosperity: grow from within In contrast to relocation or startup initiatives, Economic Gardening® targets second-stage companies already operating in a community. It helps these existing businesses grow larger by assisting them with strategic issues and providing them with customized research.Economic Gardening differs dramatically from traditional types of business assistance. It’s not

10 Qualities of People With High Emotional Intelligence | Inc.com
January 29, 2016
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If you want to know if you have high emotional intelligence, here are a few tips to guide you along the way. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have an unlimited amount of success in both their personal and professional lives? It could be because they possess high emotional intelligence. According to Psychology

A 10-Year Study Reveals What Great Executives Know and Do
January 25, 2016
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Despite the huge impact executives can have on their organizations, failure rates remain high. Prescriptions for what to do continue to fall short. So we wondered: If we closely studied the executives who succeed in top jobs once appointed, could we identify distinguishing features that set them apart and defined their success? As part of our

The Intangible Things Employees Want from Employers
December 7, 2015
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Understand the me-to-we continuum. There are some companies we look at, admire, and say, “Wow, I really want to work for them.” These companies understand that employees are as important as the paying customers who consume the products and services they sell. And they know that the transparency of social media means the company’s reputation