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What it Takes to Succeed in Management

Among extremely effective executives, there are flamboyant extroverts as well as those who are painfully shy. While some stick to the straight and narrow, others give eccentricity a new meaning. Some are self-centered while others are generous to a fault.

The Case of the Imprudent Student

On Saturdays I volunteer as a candy striper at Sacred Heart hospital. I used to do it solely for the outfits—the red and white striped aprons really brought out the bloodshot in my eyes. But then the patients began to enjoy my friendly face more than an a

Reflecting on 2006 Success

It’s hard to believe that another year has passed so quickly, but 2006 soon will make its exit, and we will move into a new year and new challenges with a new Congress. Let’s pause to take a look back at some of the accomplishments the Big “I” achieved in

The Case of the Confounded Coach

A cold December wind ripped through my trench coat, making my knees bang together louder than a 5 year old with a drum kit. Still, I grasped the icy putter calmly and stared down the flag billowing at the end of the pole. With one smooth stroke, I sent th

Looking for Signs of Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is a relatively new field of study. The concept was originally developed by researcher David McClelland of Harvard University. In “Testing for Competence Rather than Intelligence,” a paper he published in 1973, he argued that academ

Flood for All?

Here is a radical idea: perhaps it is time we consider putting the peril of flood in the homeowners policy.

Determining Coverage A on an HO Condo Policy

The Virtual University “Ask an Expert” service recently received the following question: “Can you provide a good rule of thumb for determining the unit owner’s coverage limit on an HO6? Most clients have no idea how to determine the limit they need. I rec

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