You have to hand it to Toyota for the way it has handled the contradictory realities that make reputation management so challenging. Reputation is something that is both fragile yet resilient. The ability to spring back when it's damaged takes a keen understanding of the factors and attitudes that shape a reputation to begin with. ...

pubblicato il: 27/03/2012 - 17:57

Optical networking shares are trading higher Tuesday following the announcement late yesterday that Oclaro will acquire Opnext in a stock swap. Under terms of the deal, each Opnext share will be converted to 0.42 shares of Oclaro; Opnext holders will own 42% of the combined company,. While Oclaro shares are trading lower this morning other ...

pubblicato il: 27/03/2012 - 17:57

Just as speakers owe audiences an interesting presentation, audiences owe speakers their attention.

pubblicato il: 27/03/2012 - 17:26

The luxury passenger ship, RMS Titanic, proclaimed "unsinkable," slid into the depths of the North Atlantic Ocean after hitting an iceberg, taking 1,517 people with her. The 100th year anniversary of one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in history will be held on April 15. QVC will be noting the anniversary by unveiling its ...

pubblicato il: 27/03/2012 - 17:26

For most women, going through divorce is like riding an emotional rollercoaster. One day they're up. But then, the next day, they're down. Of course, that's completely understandable.?? If you're in the early stages of divorce, you're probably experiencing anger, distress, betrayal, loss, shock, numbness -or a combination of them all. Feelings like these are ...

pubblicato il: 27/03/2012 - 17:26

Investors' wounds from 2008 are still fresh, and many mom-and-pop investors remain terrified of jumping back into the stock market. As a result, investors have parked billions of dollars in money market funds, earning next to nothing in interest. That result leaves investors???especially retirees???desperate for some type of return. This blog focuses on a new ...

pubblicato il: 27/03/2012 - 17:26

Just yesterday I told you of the One Quarter Of American Consumers (who) Are Brand Loyal. That indeed is a very telling statistic which came from a survey conducted by Ernst & Young. Today comes the results of another survey, this one done jointly by Acxiom and Loyalty360, which sheds some light on why so ...

pubblicato il: 27/03/2012 - 17:26

How's your posture right now? Are you slumped over in your chair, craning your neck to see the computer screen? Over time, those habits could cost you both in terms of health and doctor appointment copays. Last month I wrote about my ongoing search for a cure for shoulder and neck pain, and how numerous ...

pubblicato il: 27/03/2012 - 17:26

There are certainly good arguments that can be made against the provisions in the JOBS Act to loosen the regulations around public fundraising for companies. I?ve even made one of them here myself, concerning the inevitable rise in fraud that will ensue as bucket shops and boiler rooms leap into action. I also noted that ...

pubblicato il: 27/03/2012 - 17:26

So, the most powerful leadership skill is (drum roll) ? listening. What? You?re not thrilled to find that out? It?s OK ? no one is.?? That?s the problem.?? Listening is the Clark Kent of leadership skills; everybody knows he?s a good guy, and nice and all ? but nobody realizes the incredible power hiding behind ...

pubblicato il: 27/03/2012 - 17:26