Commercial Conversations

Markets, as the saying goes, are conversations. They’re not always conversations we know we’re a part of, but they’re going on all the time.

Surowiecki, James. Forbes (2005). Articles>Communication>Business Communication

Lying Is Good For You

If I told you lying was good for you, you probably wouldn’t believe me. But trust me--I’m not lying.

Rose, Lacey. Forbes (2005). Articles>Communication>Business Communication

The Next 4,000 Days

Back in 1994, when the Internet was still an academic and military curiosity, few people cared about the network, let alone the communication philosophy behind it. Then the Web went commercial.

Woolley, Scott. Forbes (2005). Articles>Internet>Communication

Winning--It's All About Information

The Web, it is said, changes everything. Truth is: It changes almost everything. It changes where we get information (Web search), the time it takes to get it (fast), and in many cases the price we pay for it (almost nothing). The Web can’t change an eternal truth. It can only re-emphasize it. Winning is all about information. Always was, always will be.

Karlgaard, Rich. Forbes (2005). Articles>Communication>Business Communication

Seven Rules For Succeeding As A Brand-New Leader

The actions you take during your first few months in a new role have a major influence on whether you ultimately succeed or fail. Transitions are pivotal times, in part because they are when everyone expects change to occur. They're also times of great vulnerability, when new leaders lack established working relationships and detailed knowledge of their new roles. If you fail to build momentum during your transition, you will face an uphill battle from then on.

Watkins, Michael D. Forbes (2009). Articles>Management>Advice