Building a Business
If You’re Not Solving Somebody’s Problem It’s Time to Reconsider Why You’re an Entrepreneur
The essence of entrepreneurship is building a business that helps people, not simply marketing anything likely to sell.
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Thought Leaders
Are You a Sleazy Salesperson?
You don't have to lie to close the deal.
By Jeff Shore
Thought Leaders
How to Handle Personal Conflicts Professionally
Whether it's a betrayal, a personal dislike or a choice between public or private acknowledgement, personal conflicts can arise at work. Find out the right way to navigate these situations.
By Gael O'Brien
Thought Leaders
Why a CEO’s Credibility Is More Fragile Than a Politician’s Chances for Election
Business leaders are paid for results much easier to measure than the promises that get candidates elected.
Human Resources
The 6-Step Method for Managing Any Ethical Dilemma
When it is tough to know the right thing to do, start by ruling out what is never right to do.
Thought Leaders
How to Deal When Personal Lives Impact Professional Goals
Conflicts of interest can create far bigger conflicts.
By Gael O'Brien
Building a Business
Some Apple Engineers Threaten to Quit if Forced to Break iPhone Encryption
Multiple Apple employees told the New York Times they would resist a direct order to create an encryption backdoor.
By Tom Brant
Business News
We Feel Less Responsible for Acting Badly When Ordered to Do Something
New research attempts to get at the root of why we are so easily persuaded to commit unethical actions when told to do so by another person.
By Laura Entis
Thought Leaders
Before Giving Advice, Consider This First
For best results, keep roles and conflicts of interest in mind.
By Gael O'Brien
Building a Business
Why We Don’t Want to See a Total Solar-Panel Eclipse Over Nevada
A controversial ruling regarding solar energy in Nevada challenges business leaders on ethics, the environment and corporate social responsibility.
By Peter Gasca
Building a Business
3 Signs Your Job Has Become Intolerable
It's better to have a job than need a job, unless the boss demands you compromise your values for a paycheck.
Thought Leaders
Are Severance Agreements Slimy Business?
Is the common practice an ethical one? Our expert explains.
By Gael O'Brien
Business News
Why Coca-Cola’s $550K Payments to an Anti-Obesity Group Is Causing a Stir
That's in addition to $2 million in donations that have fallen under scrutiny.
Thought Leaders
Why Points of Difference Could Be What Brings Your Company Together
Someone "not like us" may be just who you need.
By Gael O'Brien
Thought Leaders
Why Transparency Creates a Clear Path to Success and How to Maintain It
Collaborative partners openly share information. But what happens when one goes rogue?
By Gael O'Brien
Thought Leaders
Someone Messed Up. Here’s How You Fix It.
Whether it's a dishonest employee or an order snafu, what you do after a mistake makes the difference. We'll show you the steps to take.
By Gael O'Brien
Thought Leaders
Is Sharing Caring When it Comes to Clients?
The etiquette of sharing clients and how much to share with them.
By Gael O'Brien
Building a Business
Why Honesty and Integrity Really Do Matter
Three powerful reasons why you should always do the right thing and never turn to the dark side.
By Steve Tobak
Thought Leaders
5 Reasons Leaders Behave Badly
Why do business and political leaders commit ethical and criminal misdeeds when the price is so high?
Thought Leaders
What to Do When a Colleague Acts Unethically
If your co-worker acted unethically, there are ways to fix it.
By Gael O'Brien
Thought Leaders
How to Welcome New Ideas and New Employees
An expert weighs in on how to adjust to constructive feedback and fresh faces so that everyone feels at ease.
By Gael O'Brien
Entrepreneurs
As a Business Owner, Should You Make Your Personal Beliefs Public?
The good, the bad and the bottom line of community involvement.
By Gael O'Brien
Thought Leaders
The Boss Is Dating an Employee. Now What?
Any owner, CEO or manager needs to tread very carefully when becoming romantically involved with an employee.
By Gael O'Brien
Building a Business
We Are All Shocked! — Shocked! — By the Tom Brady Cheating Scandal
Petty theft, white lies and cut corners are everywhere you look.
By Gene Marks
Building a Business
Businesses Shouldn’t Profit at Their Customers’ Expense
Healthy relationships are normally based on mutual benefit. Something is askew if one party's success requires the other party's failure.
Building a Business
What Listening Says About Your Brand
In this environment of incessant interaction, brands might benefit by talking less and listening more.
Thought Leaders
How to Handle Employees Who Avoid Criticism
The Ethics Coach handles tackles two big questions: how to deal with employees who resist feedback and how to create a 'mutually beneficial' internship program.
By Gael O'Brien