Ethics? How To Take the Measure Business (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

When asked to write a small piece pertaining to ethics and integrity in the business world, my first inclination was to draw on personal experience.

Vice of Buggery at FTC (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

At the Federal Trade Commission we have seen attorneys who suffer from the vice of buggery get promoted to higher and more important international divisions. Now then, are these attorneys who have personal sexual problems and are breaking the laws of sodomy not wanted in the main group of Federal Trade Commission Employees? Is the FTC worried about sexual harassment laws? Are they worried about on-the-clock Men's Restroom "Quickies" and the possibility of the need for an unflattering in-house employee investigation becoming public? Is the Federal Trade Commission afraid to fire these buggerists, for some employee unlawful termination suit? Is buggery so pervasive that the FTC has to invent new titles for these guys so they can be moved up in rank to other divisions? If so why doesn't the FTC adopt a "Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy" to prevent special treatment of those who suffer from buggery? Can't the FTC get psychological help for these men who thrust their penis up another man's rectum? Obviously these human organs were not set up to do that. We know that the FTC continually screw with the natural order of competition and evolutionary progress of efficient competition and survival of the fittest businesses. But why are they now trying to modify humankind's evolution?

Ethics in Business...A Lost Art (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

While watching Face the Nation one Sunday earlier this year, Bob Schiffer discussed the airline industry, his mother and ethics in business. Like Bob, I think it is a sad commentary today, that we have to police businesses. Whatever happened to going into business to provide a needed service, being loyal to employees, and keeping promises.

Minding Your Global Manners (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

To say that today's business environment is becoming increasingly more global is to state the obvious. Meetings, phone calls and conferences are held all over the world and attendees can come from any point on the globe. On any given business day you can find yourself dealing face-to-face, over the phone, by e-mail and, on rare occasions, by postal letter with people whose customs and cultures differ your own. You may never have to leave home to interact on an international level.

The Views of Karl Marx VS Max Weber (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Compare and contrast the views of Karl Marx and Max Weber with regards as to what motivates people to work.

Communicable Corporate Diseases Hurting Business Sexcess! (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Enron Executive goes to prison for 10 years, Martha Stewart is under house arrest, and Bill Clinton averages $150,000 per speaking engagement.

Ethics in Business - Please Have Some (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Is your business ethical?

What I mean is "Does your business do the rightthing when faced with that decision?" It's asimple question, which many businesses strugglewith. I just don't understand the struggle part?

Business Ethics: How The Sales Function Can Transmit Company Values (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

I recently got a "thank-you" call from a man who read my new e-book Buying Facilitation.

"Boy," he said, "this method sure helps me close more deals and make more money. Thanks!"

Conflict: Not Necessarily a Bad Thing (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

I got yelled at tonight. Not the type of yelling that someone does when you've done something to tick someone off, but the kind of yelling that was a swift kick in the pants about something that I'm NOT doing.

Dont Hate Them Because Theyre Beautiful (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Tonight I'm going out with two extremely impressive ladies who I am introducing to one another. They are both GORGEOUS, in their mid 20s and both incredibly intelligent. One is divorced with kids and is probably one of the most flawless and incredibly beautiful women I've ever met, the other is single and possibly one of the most fashionable and forward thinking women I've ever met.

The Collapse of Enron: Managerial Aspects (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Executive summary

Its revenues made up US $139($184) billion, assets equaled $62($82) billion, and the number of employees reached more than 30,000 people in 20 countries around the world.

Enron's Ultimate Victim: Ethics (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

FROM the 'MORAL HIGH GROUND', where we imagine ourselves, the Enron fiasco should have come as no surprise. Enron is simply a quintessential example of the degradation of principles such as trust, loyalty and ethical standards.

Laws and Ethics?. Who's Kidding Who? (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Years ago I read an article by a renowned psychologist wherein he wrote his studies found one percent of all human beings would never lie, cheat or steal. One percent would always lie, cheat or steal and given the right set of circumstances, the rest of us would likely lie, cheat and/or steal.

Selling Truth as a Differentiator (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

The last few years have been a period of heightened scrutiny and scandal for the financial services industry. Most recently, the SEC issued a report on pension consultants regarding conflicts of interest and the objectivity of advice given to retirement plan sponsors. It's become vital to the success of insurance and financial advisors that they differentiate themselves with their exemplary ethics, that they operate by a higher moral code and that they communicate that higher standard to their clients. Why? Because research proves that ethics builds trust, and trust sells - in the long-term and - in the short-term, as well.

The Everyday Business Ethics Crisis Or Im Mad as Hell and Not Going to Take it Anymore (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Breaking news may feature the Enron debacle, WorldCom activities, or accounting problems but we live our everyday business life making ethical choices that affect our employment and businesses. Consider the ethical choices made in these situations:

Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: Work Ethics and the Customer (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

This article relates to the Ethics in the Workplace competency, commonly evaluated in employee surveys. It gives examples of how employees and customers consider ethical behavior and sound values an integral part of your organization. This competency covers a variety of topics like customer treatment, employee professionalism, and expected/acceptable organizational behaviors. At a high level, this competency will investigate the standards by which your employees treat your customers, co-workers, and the organization itself.

What is a Ponzi Scheme? (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

This is for those who don't believe me when I talk about the dangers of "mystery money" schemes.

The terms "pyramid scheme" and "Ponzi scheme" are used almost interchangeably. However, the scheme for which Charles Ponzi is most remembered was not a pyramid.

Better Business Boundaries (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

To get a new client, we might be inclined to make concessions no matter what the cost: offer a second or extra long sample session; reduce fees; set session times we don't want to work. We might leap at any opportunity before looking at the possible return on investment of time. These situations end up being lessons learned, sometimes painful ones.

Ethics In The Workplace (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Workplace Ethics is a subject that we have all heard of. In fact, the subject of Ethics in general is something that most people are familiar with. And, what is commonly understood about ethics is there are ethics and then there are workplace ethics. What most people don't realize, however, is that there is no such thing as workplace ethics; ethics are the same, (or, should be) whether in the workplace or in personal life.

Six Reasons to Give (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

If you run a business, you undoubtedly feel many pressureson your time and money. Why would you want to add "givingto the community" to your "to do" list? Here are six reasons.....