http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-businessA discussion aimed at asking important questions about the human side of business. Answers welcome as well.enCopyright Don Saracco (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 08:15:00 GMTWed, 26 Mar 2014 14:00:00 GMTBusinessBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/9339763c-1022-4fe6-903a-d8e8bec4c432_don_radio_image.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-businessA discussion aimed at asking important questions about the human side of business. Answers welcome as well.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.combusiness,leadership,strategy,management,performance,culture,education,liberty,ethics,governanceThink BusinessnoA discussion aimed at asking important questions about the human side of business. Answers welcome as well.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/03/26/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/03/26/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/03/26/think-business-radioWed, 26 Mar 2014 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioThink Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwanted government interference in all lives and at all levels.  We believe that the current social climate is working against the individual, fosters dehumanizing business practices, and creates economic slaves.  We believe that individuals making informed decisions will produce far better results than any elected aristocracy.  We reject progressivism and secular humanism because they are means of diminishing and demeaning the common man. We are, therefore, unalterably opposed to slavery in all its forms. Join us, even if you did drink the cool-aid, at (347) 945-6240 or (888) 488-5645. Don’t let something good keep you from something better. 01:45:00Think BusinessnoBusiness,relationships,culture,economics,governanceThink Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwantedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/03/19/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/03/19/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/03/19/think-business-radioWed, 19 Mar 2014 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioExactly what is critical thinking?  What does it have to do with success in business?  How do you know if you have any critical thinking skill?  How can you learn to be better at it?  We discuss these and other questions in the neverending search for truth, justice, and the American way. Think Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwanted government interference in all lives and at all levels.  We believe that the current social climate is working against the individual, fosters dehumanizing business practices, and creates economic slaves.  We believe that individuals making informed decisions will produce far better results than any elected aristocracy.  We reject progressivism and secular humanism because they are means of diminishing and demeaning the common man. We are, therefore, unalterably opposed to slavery in all its forms. Join us, even if you did drink the cool-aid, at (347) 945-6240 or (888) 488-5645. Don’t let something good keep you from something better. 00:17:00Think BusinessyesBusiness,relationships,culture,economics,governanceExactly what is critical thinking?  What does it have to do with success in business?  How do you know if you have any critical thinking skill?  How can you leahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/03/12/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/03/12/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/03/12/think-business-radioWed, 12 Mar 2014 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioIn this episode we talk about a few of our favorite things in business management.  What do you like about business?  What do you not like?  My favorite things include some practices that are common but seem silly or stupid, such as performance appraisal. Think Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwanted government interference in all lives and at all levels.  We believe that the current social climate is working against the individual, fosters dehumanizing business practices, and creates economic slaves.  We believe that individuals making informed decisions will produce far better results than any elected aristocracy.  We reject progressivism and secular humanism because they are means of diminishing and demeaning the common man. We are, therefore, unalterably opposed to slavery in all its forms. Join us, even if you did drink the cool-aid, at (347) 945-6240 or (888) 488-5645. Don’t let something good keep you from something better. 02:00:00Think BusinessyesBusiness,relationships,culture,economics,governanceIn this episode we talk about a few of our favorite things in business management.  What do you like about business?  What do you not like?  My favorite thingshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/03/05/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/03/05/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/03/05/think-business-radioWed, 05 Mar 2014 15:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioWhat is the role played by blind trust and obedience to authority in life and in business?  Does business require that employees follow without question?  What about the supposed need for creativity and innovation?  When is blind trust a really good thing?  Is trust in the world of business a thing of the past?  If business leaders are not to be trusted, who can be trusted and to what extent? Think Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwanted government interference in all lives and at all levels.  We believe that the current social climate is working against the individual, fosters dehumanizing business practices, and creates economic slaves.  We believe that individuals making informed decisions will produce far better results than any elected aristocracy.  We reject progressivism and secular humanism because they are means of diminishing and demeaning the common man. We are, therefore, unalterably opposed to slavery in all its forms. Join us, even if you did drink the cool-aid, at (347) 945-6240 or (888) 488-5645. Don’t let something good keep you from something better. 02:00:00Think BusinessyesBusiness,relationships,culture,economics,governanceWhat is the role played by blind trust and obedience to authority in life and in business?  Does business require that employees follow without question?  Whathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/02/26/think-business-radioJobshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/02/26/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/02/26/think-business-radioWed, 26 Feb 2014 15:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioThe President wants to increase the minimum wage.  What will be the effect if this is done?  The President says that it will stimulate the economy and raise people up from poverty.  Others say that it will kill jobs and dampen the economic recovery currently going on. What do you think? Think Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwanted government interference in all lives and at all levels.  We believe that the current social climate is working against the individual, fosters dehumanizing business practices, and creates economic slaves.  We believe that individuals making informed decisions will produce far better results than any elected aristocracy.  We reject progressivism and secular humanism because they are means of diminishing and demeaning the common man. We are, therefore, unalterably opposed to slavery in all its forms. Join us, even if you did drink the cool-aid, at (347) 945-6240 or (888) 488-5645. Don’t let something good keep you from something better. 01:54:00Think BusinessyesBusiness,relationships,culture,economics,governanceThe President wants to increase the minimum wage.  What will be the effect if this is done?  The President says that it will stimulate the economy and raise peohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/02/19/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/02/19/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/02/19/think-business-radioWed, 19 Feb 2014 15:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioDo you manage your own investments?  Why?  Do you trust yourself to know investments well enough to avoid bad deals and scams?  Some really smart people have been misled by apparently smarter con artists like Bernie Madoff.  Perhaps you have been very successful at investing, but in your secret heart of hearts you know that it was blind dumb luck at best.  If you can't trust yourself and you can't trust "advisors" like Bernie, how can you be self-reliant?  Find out in this episode. Think Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwanted government interference in all lives and at all levels.  We believe that the current social climate is working against the individual, fosters dehumanizing business practices, and creates economic slaves.  We believe that individuals making informed decisions will produce far better results than any elected aristocracy.  We reject progressivism and secular humanism because they are means of diminishing and demeaning the common man. We are, therefore, unalterably opposed to slavery in all its forms. 01:59:00Think Businessyesbusiness,leadership,ethics,strategy,social justiceDo you manage your own investments?  Why?  Do you trust yourself to know investments well enough to avoid bad deals and scams?  Some really smart people have behttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/02/12/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/02/12/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/02/12/think-business-radioWed, 12 Feb 2014 15:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioAbsolutely everyone has direct and important experience with relationships.  Why do they remain such a mystery to so many in business.  Is the word too touchy-feely?  Is it hard for business people to see the connection between relationships and wealth-creation?  Would you hire someone to be a subordinate who has been a friend and peer in previous life?  Why not.  Call us to share why you want your boss to suffer for crimes against honest workers.  888-488-5645 or 347-945-6240. Think Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwanted government interference in all lives and at all levels.  We believe that the current social climate is working against the individual, fosters dehumanizing business practices, and creates economic slaves.  We believe that individuals making informed decisions will produce far better results than any elected aristocracy.  We reject progressivism and secular humanism because they are means of diminishing and demeaning the common man. We are, therefore, unalterably opposed to slavery in all its forms. Join us, even if you did drink the cool-aid, at (347) 945-6240 or (888) 488-5645. Don’t let something good keep you from something better. 01:58:00Think BusinessyesBusiness,relationships,culture,economics,governanceAbsolutely everyone has direct and important experience with relationships.  Why do they remain such a mystery to so many in business.  Is the word too touchy-fhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/02/05/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/02/05/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/02/05/think-business-radioWed, 05 Feb 2014 15:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioWORKPLACE RELATIONSHIPS Is every business goal the "right" goal?  What makes a business goal worth pursuing?  How do you decide?  What makes a business goal "bad?"  Is there some criterion aside from profitability that should drive business pursuits?  Calvin Coolidge  said that the business of America is business.  Does that say enough about the issue or is there more? Think Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwanted government interference in all lives and at all levels.  We believe that the current social climate is working against the individual, fosters dehumanizing business practices, and creates economic slaves.  We believe that individuals making informed decisions will produce far better results than any elected aristocracy.  We reject progressivism and secular humanism because they are means of diminishing and demeaning the common man. We are, therefore, unalterably opposed to slavery in all its forms. 01:59:00Think Businessyesbusiness,leadership,ethics,strategy,social justiceWORKPLACE RELATIONSHIPS Is every business goal the "right" goal?  What makes a business goal worth pursuing?  How do you decide?  What makes a business goal "bhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/01/29/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/01/29/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/01/29/think-business-radioWed, 29 Jan 2014 15:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioIs planning really necessary?  Is it even possible in a world where things change literally on a daily basis?  What does planning mean to a business leader?  How is planning a part of every human life?  There are lots of questions about planning and we will look for answers. Think Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwanted government interference in all lives and at all levels.  We believe that the current social climate is working against the individual, fosters dehumanizing business practices, and creates economic slaves.  We believe that individuals making informed decisions will produce far better results than any elected aristocracy.  We reject progressivism and secular humanism because they are means of diminishing and demeaning the common man. We are, therefore, unalterably opposed to slavery in all its forms. Join us, even if you did drink the cool-aid, at (347) 945-6240 or (888) 488-5645. Don’t let something good keep you from something better. 01:58:00Think BusinessyesBusiness,relationships,culture,economics,governanceIs planning really necessary?  Is it even possible in a world where things change literally on a daily basis?  What does planning mean to a business leader?  Hohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/01/22/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/01/22/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/01/22/think-business-radioWed, 22 Jan 2014 15:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioDo you get frustrated by "business babble?"  What makes people create new language in the workplace?  Are you tired of being exhorted to "think outside the box" or to "not fix something that isn't broken" or to "strategize' or "brainstorm?"  What do these and other terms of art in business really mean?  Join us and find out. Think Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwanted government interference in all lives and at all levels.  We believe that the current social climate is working against the individual, fosters dehumanizing business practices, and creates economic slaves.  We believe that individuals making informed decisions will produce far better results than any elected aristocracy.  We reject progressivism and secular humanism because they are means of diminishing and demeaning the common man. We are, therefore, unalterably opposed to slavery in all its forms. Join us, even if you did drink the cool-aid, at (347) 945-6240 or (888) 488-5645. Don’t let something good keep you from something better. 01:56:00Think BusinessyesBusiness,relationships,culture,economics,governanceDo you get frustrated by "business babble?"  What makes people create new language in the workplace?  Are you tired of being exhorted to "think outside the box"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/01/15/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/01/15/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/01/15/think-business-radioWed, 15 Jan 2014 15:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioThis week we take on the topic of Emotion in the Workplace.  What is the role of emotion at work?  Is it a good thing, a bad thing, or something else?  Is there a different standard for men and women when it comes to expressing emotion at work?  Is emotion good for business in any way?  Join us to to explore "feelings" in business, or to let us know where we are wrong. Think Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwanted government interference in all lives and at all levels.  We believe that the current social climate is working against the individual, fosters dehumanizing business practices, and creates economic slaves.  We believe that individuals making informed decisions will produce far better results than any elected aristocracy.  We reject progressivism and secular humanism because they are means of diminishing and demeaning the common man. We are, therefore, unalterably opposed to slavery in all its forms. Join us, even if you did drink the cool-aid, at (347) 945-6240 or (888) 488-5645. Don’t let something good keep you from something better. 01:59:00Think BusinessyesBusiness,relationships,culture,economics,governanceThis week we take on the topic of Emotion in the Workplace.  What is the role of emotion at work?  Is it a good thing, a bad thing, or something else?  Is therehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/01/08/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/01/08/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/01/08/think-business-radioWed, 08 Jan 2014 15:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioThink Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwanted government interference in all lives and at all levels.  We believe that the current social climate is working against the individual, fosters dehumanizing business practices, and creates economic slaves.  We believe that individuals making informed decisions will produce far better results than any elected aristocracy.  We reject progressivism and secular humanism because they are means of diminishing and demeaning the common man. We are, therefore, unalterably opposed to slavery in all its forms. Join us, even if you did drink the cool-aid, at (347) 945-6240 or (888) 488-5645. Don’t let something good keep you from something better. 02:00:00Think BusinessyesBusiness,relationships,culture,economics,governanceThink Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwantedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/01/01/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/01/01/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2014/01/01/think-business-radioWed, 01 Jan 2014 15:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioThink Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwanted government interference in all lives and at all levels.  We believe that the current social climate is working against the individual, fosters dehumanizing business practices, and creates economic slaves.  We believe that individuals making informed decisions will produce far better results than any elected aristocracy.  We reject progressivism and secular humanism because they are means of diminishing and demeaning the common man. We are, therefore, unalterably opposed to slavery in all its forms. Join us, even if you did drink the cool-aid, at (347) 945-6240 or (888) 488-5645. Don’t let something good keep you from something better. 01:59:00Think BusinessnoBusiness,relationships,culture,economics,governanceThink Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwantedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/12/18/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/12/18/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/12/18/think-business-radioWed, 18 Dec 2013 15:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioThink Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwanted government interference in all lives and at all levels.  We believe that the current social climate is working against the individual, fosters dehumanizing business practices, and creates economic slaves.  We believe that individuals making informed decisions will produce far better results than any elected aristocracy.  We reject progressivism and secular humanism because they are means of diminishing and demeaning the common man. We are, therefore, unalterably opposed to slavery in all its forms. 01:45:00Think Businessnobusiness,leadership,ethics,strategy,social justiceThink Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwantedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/12/11/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/12/11/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/12/11/think-business-radioWed, 11 Dec 2013 15:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioThink Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwanted government interference in all lives and at all levels.  We believe that the current social climate is working against the individual, fosters dehumanizing business practices, and creates economic slaves.  We believe that individuals making informed decisions will produce far better results than any elected aristocracy.  We reject progressivism and secular humanism because they are means of diminishing and demeaning the common man. We are, therefore, unalterably opposed to slavery in all its forms. 01:57:00Think Businessnobusiness,leadership,ethics,strategy,social justiceThink Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwantedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/12/04/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/12/04/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/12/04/think-business-radioWed, 04 Dec 2013 15:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioThink Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwanted government interference in all lives and at all levels.  We believe that the current social climate is working against the individual, fosters dehumanizing business practices, and creates economic slaves.  We believe that individuals making informed decisions will produce far better results than any elected aristocracy.  We reject progressivism and secular humanism because they are means of diminishing and demeaning the common man. We are, therefore, unalterably opposed to slavery in all its forms. 00:01:00Think Businessnoneed to know,organization design,organization structure,social contracts,psychological contractsThink Business Radio is based on the notion that it is possible and necessary to create a social climate that supports business activity and minimizes unwantedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/11/27/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/11/27/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/11/27/think-business-radioWed, 27 Nov 2013 15:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioA weekly rant on issues that affect and reflect business management practices.  This week is about01:51:00Think Businessnobusiness,morality,leadership,strategy,ethicsA weekly rant on issues that affect and reflect business management practices.  This week is abouthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/11/20/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/11/20/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/11/20/think-business-radioWed, 20 Nov 2013 15:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioA weekly rant on issues that affect and reflect business management practices.  This week is about the relationship between business degrees and success in business occupations.  Is there a relationship?  Is a business degree necessary?  What does it add?  Does it perhaps actually reduce effectiveness in business management? 02:01:00Think Businessnobusiness,leadership,ethics,education,learningA weekly rant on issues that affect and reflect business management practices.  This week is about the relationship between business degrees and success in busihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/11/13/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/11/13/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/11/13/think-business-radioWed, 13 Nov 2013 15:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioA weekly rant on issues that affect and reflect business management practices.  This week is about01:59:00Think Businessnobusiness,morality,leadership,strategy,ethicsA weekly rant on issues that affect and reflect business management practices.  This week is abouthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/11/06/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/11/06/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/11/06/think-business-radioWed, 06 Nov 2013 15:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioA weekly rant on issues that affect and reflect business management practices.  This week is about what Peter Drucker called the "bribery system here at home" when asked how to deal with bribery systems in foreign countries.  What bribery system?  How does it work?  01:57:00Think Businessnobusiness,bribery,leadership,strategy,ethicsA weekly rant on issues that affect and reflect business management practices.  This week is about what Peter Drucker called the "bribery system here at home" whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/10/30/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/10/30/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/10/30/think-business-radioWed, 30 Oct 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioMedia are at the center of everything these days.  How does business manipulate the media?  Should business manipulate the media in the same way that politicians do?  Why or why not?01:57:00Think Businessnoimage management,media,leadership,strategy,politicsMedia are at the center of everything these days.  How does business manipulate the media?  Should business manipulate the media in the same way that politicianhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/10/23/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/10/23/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/10/23/think-business-radioWed, 23 Oct 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioWhat is the story on sefl-interest and business operations.  Is it a good thing or a bad thing?  How much to you have?  How much do you need?  Can business be ethical if self-interest is an active variable in the mix?  01:57:00Think Businessnoself-interest,morality,leadership,strategy,ethicsWhat is the story on sefl-interest and business operations.  Is it a good thing or a bad thing?  How much to you have?  How much do you need?  Can business be ehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/10/16/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/10/16/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/10/16/think-business-radioWed, 16 Oct 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioDoes your organization have a rumor mill?  How does it work?  What purpose does it serve?  Do you know how to use it?  01:58:00Think Businessnobusiness,communication,rumor mill,strategy,cultyureDoes your organization have a rumor mill?  How does it work?  What purpose does it serve?  Do you know how to use it?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/10/09/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/10/09/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/10/09/think-business-radioWed, 09 Oct 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioOrganizations have value statements and ethical guidelines posted in the lobby.  How are these different?  Why have both?  What is the difference and how does each contribute to the viability of the organization?  Do these contribute to success in any way?  How are they supposed to influence performance?  We discuss these and other questions related to ethics and values in an organizational setting.02:00:00Think Businessnobusiness,morality,leadership,strategy,ethicsOrganizations have value statements and ethical guidelines posted in the lobby.  How are these different?  Why have both?  What is the difference and how does ehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/10/02/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/10/02/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/10/02/think-business-radioWed, 02 Oct 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioWho really does the legislative work in Washington?  Elected officials do very little.  It is the staff that produces the bills and amendments that are "carried" by senators and congressmen.  To whom are these folks accountable?  By what mechanism?  Can we ever know what is in legislation under consideration or will we always find out about the impact after the fact?02:01:00Think Businessnobusiness,efficiency,leadership,strategy,ethicsWho really does the legislative work in Washington?  Elected officials do very little.  It is the staff that produces the bills and amendments that are "carriedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/09/25/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/09/25/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/09/25/think-business-radioWed, 25 Sep 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioIs a college education really necessary for success in business?  What do you need to know to work in business?   Are there better ways to learn what you need to know to compete in business?  What is "unschooling?"  We interview author and businessman Mike Hill for answers.02:01:00Think Businessnounschooling,business skills,leadership,alternative education,ethicsIs a college education really necessary for success in business?  What do you need to know to work in business?   Are there better ways to learn what you need thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/09/18/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/09/18/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/09/18/think-business-radioWed, 18 Sep 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioTune in to Think-Business Radio tomorrow for a discussion on the question of whether or not all corporations are corrupt in some way.  Is it possible?  How could things work if this were true?  Does something need to change?  Join us between 7 and 9 a.m. at www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business.01:57:00Think Businessnobusiness,morality,leadership,corruption,ethicsTune in to Think-Business Radio tomorrow for a discussion on the question of whether or not all corporations are corrupt in some way.  Is it possible?  How coulhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/09/11/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/09/11/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/09/11/think-business-radioWed, 11 Sep 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioA weekly rant on issues that affect and reflect business management practices.  This week is about the impact of FDR's choice of economics according to Keynes instead of Mises.  Why the choice to move away from the Austrian school has inevitably led to our 17 trillion dollar deficit and no hope for a stable economy in the foreseeable future.  Is it too late to change?  Is it too late to care about the world we leave for our children?  What could we actually do to turn this sluggish economy into the engine of wealth creation that it can be?02:00:00Think BusinessnoAustrian shool of economics,deficit spending,leadership,strategy,wealth creationA weekly rant on issues that affect and reflect business management practices.  This week is about the impact of FDR's choice of economics according to Keynes ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/09/04/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/09/04/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/09/04/think-business-radioWed, 04 Sep 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioA weekly rant on issues that affect and reflect business management practices.  This week is about the bad behavior that is urged by increases in regulatory intervention.  Does more regulation cause more wrongdoing?  Where does wrongdoing come from, anyway?  How can we regulate business without generating more criminals?02:01:00Think Businessnoregulation,morality,leadership,strategy,ethicsA weekly rant on issues that affect and reflect business management practices.  This week is about the bad behavior that is urged by increases in regulatory inthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/08/28/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/08/28/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/08/28/think-business-radioWed, 28 Aug 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week is about the link between anthropology and business.  How does the larger culture impact and shape business practices and vice-versa?01:58:00Think Businessnoculture,entitlement,business ethics,morals,profit motiveA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week is about the link between anthropology and business.  How does thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/08/21/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/08/21/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/08/21/think-business-radioWed, 21 Aug 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week is about the idea of "unschooling" that is gaining popularity.  Why do we push everyone toward the same type of college education as a primary credential for the workplace?  Are there better ways to learn what we need to know for success in the real world of work?02:00:00Think Businessnounschooling,MBA,learning,employment equality,management wisdomA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week is about the idea of "unschooling" that is gaining popularity.  Whyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/08/14/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/08/14/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/08/14/think-business-radioWed, 14 Aug 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week is about management books.  What are they good for?  Do they deliver knowledge, or wisdom, or something else?  How can you choose the books that might actually help from among the many, many, that tell us nothing of use?01:57:00Think Businessnomanagement books,management wisdom,pop psychology,evidence,passionate beliefA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week is about management books.  What are they good for?  Do they delivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/08/07/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/08/07/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/08/07/think-business-radioWed, 07 Aug 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week is about preferences and quotas and their impact on business.  Are they ultimately fair?  If you lost out on a job to someone that you know is less qualified, would you still support them.  How can these politically motivated programs produce anything good?01:59:00Think Businessnoaffirmative action,socialism,capitalism,hiring practices,management practicesA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week is about preferences and quotas and their impact on business.  Arehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/07/31/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/07/31/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/07/31/think-business-radioWed, 31 Jul 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week is about "spirituality" in the workplace.  What is it?  How does it operate?  What is the difference between spirituality and religiosity?  Special guest E.F. (Tad) Boyd IV.02:00:00Think Businessnospirituality,religion,ethical business practice,capitalism,secular humanismA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week is about "spirituality" in the workplace.  What is it?  How does ithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/07/24/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/07/24/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/07/24/think-business-radioWed, 24 Jul 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioA weekly rant on business and culture.  Talk radio format.  Join in by voice or chat.  This week is about why people work.  What lies beyond necessity?  Does our work really define us?02:01:00Think Businessnopersonality,ego,work ethics,happiness,want versus needA weekly rant on business and culture.  Talk radio format.  Join in by voice or chat.  This week is about why people work.  What lies beyond necessity?  Does ouhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/07/17/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/07/17/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/07/17/think-business-radioWed, 17 Jul 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week is about whether or not their are different ways of "knowing?"  Do business schools teach the right kinds or the wrong kinds?  Our guest is a businessman who dares to operate in Southern California, E. F. Boyd III (Tad to his family and friends).  He also happens to be a brilliant thinker on things cultural.01:59:00Think Businessnoanthropology,experiential learning,emotional learning,spiritual learning,business schoolA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week is about whether or not their are different ways of "knowing?"  Dohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/07/10/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/07/10/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/07/10/think-business-radioWed, 10 Jul 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week is about "fire in the belly" versus "fire in the brain."  We all want employees who have that fire in their belly which usually means that they come to work and perform with a sense of urgency and a deep desire for success and profit.  But is that enough when we also need innovation and creativity which are clearly associated with intelligence and not energy?  Find out on Think-Business Radio.01:54:00Think Businessnosense of urgency,creativity,innovation,work ethic,intelligence versus energyA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week is about "fire in the belly" versus "fire in the brain."  We all wahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/07/05/testBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/07/05/test/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/07/05/testFri, 05 Jul 2013 15:00:00 GMTTestTest00:58:00Think Businessnotest,sound,hearing,show,bug fixTesthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/06/26/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/06/26/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/06/26/think-business-radioWed, 26 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week continues our discussion of the abuse of power.  Our focus will be the impact on trust when power is badly used.01:55:00Think Businessnotrust,narcissism,betrayal,intentions,powerA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week continues our discussion of the abuse of power.  Our focus will behttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/06/19/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/06/19/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/06/19/think-business-radioWed, 19 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week is about communication and specifically the death of conversation brought about by technology.  Does anyone know how to make an adult "argument" these days.  It seems that all advocacy is about how much the other guy is bad and all complaint is about violation of some perceived "right" that accrues to people for absolutely no reason.  The concept of compromise appears dead with little hope of recusitation. Yes, life would be easier without all "those" people, but they feel the same way about you.02:01:00Think Businessnocommunication,narcissism,social grace,impact of technology,maturityA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week is about communication and specifically the death of conversation bhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/06/12/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/06/12/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/06/12/think-business-radioWed, 12 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week we continue our discussion of the abuse of power in human organizations.  We barely scratched the surface last week and did not touch on abuses in governance of all types.01:58:00Think Businessnopower,abuse,trust in government,leadership,freedomA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week we continue our discussion of the abuse of power in human organizathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/06/05/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/06/05/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/06/05/think-business-radioWed, 05 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  In this episode, we question the wisdom and compassion in our mental health system.  Does it work?  If not, why not?  What is right and what is wrong in the system.  Does our management of mental health make us more vulnerable to people with a compulsion toward violence?02:01:00Think Businessnoviolence,mental health,public safety,social policy,liberty versus securityA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  In this episode, we question the wisdom and compassion in our mental health shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/05/29/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/05/29/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/05/29/think-business-radioWed, 29 May 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week is about the abuse of power in business.  It takes many forms and impacts performance in profound ways.  Do you abuse your power?  Tune in and find out.  Call in at 888-488-5645.02:00:00Think Businessnocontrol,narcissism,abuse of power,sadistic management,victim rolesA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week is about the abuse of power in business.  It takes many forms and ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/05/22/think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/05/22/think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/05/22/think-business-radioWed, 22 May 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week is about peraonality and management effectiveness.  Related?  Ever wonder why bosses are so consistent in their not so helpful behaviors?  Could it be that there is a certain personality especially cut out for boss roles?  Are you one of those people?  Do you hate those who are?01:58:00Think Businessnopersonality,narcissism,introversion extroversion,happiness,neuroticA weekly rant on business issues.  Talk radio format.  Toll-free at 888-488-5645.  This week is about peraonality and management effectiveness.  Related?  Everhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/05/15/think-business-salonBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/05/15/think-business-salon/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/05/15/think-business-salonWed, 15 May 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioCurrent events of importance to business and topics of interest to business managers and students.02:00:00Think Businessnolearning,performance,management,social policy,leadershipCurrent events of importance to business and topics of interest to business managers and students.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/05/08/think-business-salon-1Businesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/05/08/think-business-salon-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/05/08/think-business-salon-1Wed, 08 May 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business RadioCurrent events impacting the conduct of business and topics of special importance to managers and educators.01:57:00Think Businessnoexperience,management wisdom and idiocy,great place to work,social policy,technololgyCurrent events impacting the conduct of business and topics of special importance to managers and educators.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/05/01/think-business-salon-1Businesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/05/01/think-business-salon-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/05/01/think-business-salon-1Wed, 01 May 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business SalonGreat minds and great topics of importance to business and other human affairs.01:59:00Think Businessnolearning,performance,management,social policy,leadershipGreat minds and great topics of importance to business and other human affairs.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/04/24/think-business-salon-1Businesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/04/24/think-business-salon-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/04/24/think-business-salon-1Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business Salon Great minds and great topics of importance to business and other human affairs. This episode will discuss how to start a new business using a real world case example of an entrepreneur with an idea whose has never run or owned a business.  Is the American dream of independence and ownership still possible with just a good idea? 02:01:00Think Businessnosmall business,funding,management,compliance,startupGreat minds and great topics of importance to business and other human affairs. This episode will discuss how to start a new business using a real world casehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/04/17/think-business-salonBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/04/17/think-business-salon/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/04/17/think-business-salonWed, 17 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business SalonA discussion of issues and matters relevant to the conduct of human business affairs.  02:00:00Think Businessnoculture,management,learning,social policy,governanceA discussion of issues and matters relevant to the conduct of human business affairs.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/04/10/think-business-salonBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/04/10/think-business-salon/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/04/10/think-business-salonWed, 10 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMTThink Business SalonA discussion of issues and matters relevant to the conduct of human business affairs.  02:00:00Think Businessnoculture,management,learning,social policy,governanceA discussion of issues and matters relevant to the conduct of human business affairs.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/04/03/think-businessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/04/03/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/04/03/think-businessWed, 03 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMTThink Business What happens when the CEO gets fired, or joins his maker, or moves to Costa Rica, or whatever?  What kinds of impact are felt by the organization, the people, the policies, the processes, and the culture?  We will talk about these things and more. 01:16:00Think BusinessnoCEO,management,leadership,culture,changeWhat happens when the CEO gets fired, or joins his maker, or moves to Costa Rica, or whatever?  What kinds of impact are felt by the organization, the people,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/03/27/think-businessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/03/27/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/03/27/think-businessWed, 27 Mar 2013 23:00:00 GMTThink Business What effect did the cultural upheaval of the 60's and 70's have on current American society.  Is the free market dead.  Have we turned so many into government dependents that our drive to create wealth has gone away?  What will our future be in a neo-socialist state?  What is the legacy of the baby boom generation? 01:02:00Think Businessnobusiness,culture,leadership,strategy,social contractsWhat effect did the cultural upheaval of the 60's and 70's have on current American society.  Is the free market dead.  Have we turned so many into governmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/03/20/think-businessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/03/20/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/03/20/think-businessWed, 20 Mar 2013 23:00:00 GMTThink Business To be announced. 01:04:00Think Businessnobusiness,management,leadership,strategy,performanceTo be announced.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/03/13/think-businessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/03/13/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/03/13/think-businessWed, 13 Mar 2013 23:00:00 GMTThink Business To be announced. 01:06:00Think Businessnobusiness,management,leadership,strategy,performanceTo be announced.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/03/07/think-businessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/03/07/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/03/07/think-businessThu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTThink Business To be announced. 01:01:00Think Businessnobusiness,management,leadership,strategy,performanceTo be announced.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/02/28/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/02/28/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/02/28/think-businessThu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTThink Business on Teamwork Teamwork is both touted as a cure for silos in organizations and made the butt of innumerable jokes.  The truth is somewhere in there and we intend to ferret it out.  Is teamwork natural for humans?  Why does it not always work?  We will assert that teamwork is a potentially powerful strategy, but that it requires and near "perfect storm" of conditions to realize that potential.  Find out what that means.  As a question at 347-945-6240. 01:03:00Think Businessnoteamwork,management,team failures,strategy,performanceTeamwork is both touted as a cure for silos in organizations and made the butt of innumerable jokes.  The truth is somewhere in there and we intend to ferret ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/02/21/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/02/21/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/02/21/think-businessThu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTHow to get rid of the old guy. A discussion of issues surrounding the dismissal of people who happen to be "older."  Can a person be too old for a job?  What if your business relies on an image of youth and vitality?  Should you get rid of people who no longer represent that image?  Call in to share your thoughts.  We will be listening at 347-945-6240. 01:04:00Think Businessnobusiness,older workers,leadership,business image,planned turnoverA discussion of issues surrounding the dismissal of people who happen to be "older."  Can a person be too old for a job?  What if your business relies on an imhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/02/14/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/02/14/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/02/14/think-businessThu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTThink Business Radio on Careers I grew up with a model of employment that said a career is something that you have with one company between your early twenties (assuming military service) and age 65.  Many changes in life and work have made that model obslolete.  We will talk with two folks who have spent a great deal of their energy on extending life and therefore career.  What if you feel as good at 65 as you did at 55?  Are you still obliged to retire and make room for someone younger?  What about second or third careers?  What are you willing to do to reliably extend your useful life?  Tune in and find out what options you have. 01:08:00Think Businessnobusiness,careers,aging retardation,strategy,longevityI grew up with a model of employment that said a career is something that you have with one company between your early twenties (assuming military service) andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/02/07/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/02/07/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/02/07/think-businessThu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTThink Business - Women In Leadership What is happening with women in business leadership roles?  Are they under-represented in the Board Room and over-represented in service industries?  We will talk with Elizabeth Ghaffari, author, consultant, and businesswoman who advises management on gender issues and coaches aspiring managers.  01:02:00Think Businessnowomen,management,leadership,glass ceiling,affirmative actionWhat is happening with women in business leadership roles?  Are they under-represented in the Board Room and over-represented in service industries?  We will thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/01/31/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/01/31/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/01/31/think-businessThu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTThink Business Radio Health Care is a scary world these days what with new law by the boatload and new regulators by the regiment.  We talk with Jon Zilkow, a deeply experienced health care finance officer to get some inside information on what is what in the emerging landscape. 01:02:00Think Businessnohealth care,management,finance,strategy,regulationHealth Care is a scary world these days what with new law by the boatload and new regulators by the regiment.  We talk with Jon Zilkow, a deeply experienced hehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/01/24/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/01/24/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/01/24/think-businessThu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTThink Business Update with a manager promoted over peers.  How goes it after nearly a year? Interview with Stan Stahl essayist on freedom and the American way. Whatever happens to interest us. 01:03:00Think Businessnobusiness,management,leadership,performance,libertyUpdate with a manager promoted over peers.  How goes it after nearly a year? Interview with Stan Stahl essayist on freedom and the American way. Whatever haphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/01/17/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/01/17/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/01/17/think-businessThu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTThink Business To be announced. 01:02:00Think Businessnobusiness,management,leadership,strategy,performanceTo be announced.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/01/10/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/01/10/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/01/10/think-businessThu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTThink Business To be announced. 01:04:00Think Businessnobusiness,management,leadership,strategy,performanceTo be announced.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/01/03/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/01/03/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2013/01/03/think-businessThu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTThink Business To be announced. 01:04:00Think Businessnobusiness,management,leadership,strategy,performanceTo be announced.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/12/27/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/12/27/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/12/27/think-businessThu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTThink Business To be announced. 01:03:00Think Businessnobusiness,management,leadership,strategy,performanceTo be announced.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/12/20/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/12/20/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/12/20/think-businessThu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTThink Business - The Morality of Greed Gordon Gecko proclaimed that "greed is good" more than twenty-five years ago.  We laughed, but he was probably right.  What is greed anyway.  Is every acquisition by every person a matter of greed?  If we have more than food, water, shelter, and companionship is that greed?  How much crosses the line from want to greed? 01:05:00Think Businessnomorality,greed,leadership,strategy,happinessGordon Gecko proclaimed that "greed is good" more than twenty-five years ago.  We laughed, but he was probably right.  What is greed anyway.  Is every acquisithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/12/13/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/12/13/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/12/13/think-businessThu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTThink Business - Do Free Markets Produce Good Stuff? The very old question about the value of marketing deserves discussion.  Some authorities assert that non-material aspects of human existence are more important than making money.  If this is true, then why do we need a continuing stream of new product and services that appear to be of only marginal value? 01:04:00Think Businessnobusiness,management,value,strategy,marketingThe very old question about the value of marketing deserves discussion.  Some authorities assert that non-material aspects of human existence are more importanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/12/06/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/12/06/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/12/06/think-businessThu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTThink Business on Corporate Politics The subject of corporate politics arises in discussions with distressing regularity in either a positive or negative context.  We all have one or more opinions about corporate politics.  But how does one learn Politics?  Are the politics different at the top of the food chain from those on the factory floor? Mentorship is frequently mentioned as a means of transferring this critical knowledge but does it work? 01:02:00Think Businessnobusiness,management,leadership,strategy,corporate politicsThe subject of corporate politics arises in discussions with distressing regularity in either a positive or negative context.  We all have one or more opinionshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/11/29/think-businessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/11/29/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/11/29/think-businessThu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTThink Business - Jobs or Trees Concern for the "environment" is a popular thing these days.  We will talk about the wisdom of "environmental husbandry" as an alternative to government intervention and control. 01:01:00Think Businessnobusiness,environmentalism,conservation,strategy,regulationConcern for the "environment" is a popular thing these days.  We will talk about the wisdom of "environmental husbandry" as an alternative to government intervhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/11/22/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/11/22/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/11/22/think-businessThu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTThink Business To be announced. 01:02:00Think Businessnobusiness,management,leadership,strategy,performanceTo be announced.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/11/15/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/11/15/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/11/15/think-businessThu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTThink Business on Family Business III Third in the series.  Focus on "harvesting" strategies.  Interview with Tom Troiani. 01:03:00Think Businessnobusiness,management,leadership,harvesting strategy,performanceThird in the series.  Focus on "harvesting" strategies.  Interview with Tom Troiani.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/10/31/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/10/31/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/10/31/think-businessWed, 31 Oct 2012 23:00:00 GMTThink Business on Family Business II What causes family business to be idyylic or destructive?  How does the system unravel when unhealthy practices dominate the culture?  Who is to blame when it goes wrong?  Join us to discuss family business pathologies. 01:03:00Think Businessnobusiness,pathology,leadership,family,performanceWhat causes family business to be idyylic or destructive?  How does the system unravel when unhealthy practices dominate the culture?  Who is to blame when ithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/10/24/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/10/24/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/10/24/think-businessWed, 24 Oct 2012 23:00:00 GMTThink Business on the "War on Business" Interviews with Dick Dadamo and Bill Reuhle.  The former is the author of a new book, "Stop Obama" and the latter is the author of another powerful book "Mr. Reuhle You Are a Free Man - A Broadcom Saga.  Hear their personal stories about life under fire from anti-business government.  Are we entering the dark ages of business, or can the driving values of ethical business practice be reborn? 01:04:00Think Businessnobusiness,malicious prosecution,leadership,strategy,war on businessInterviews with Dick Dadamo and Bill Reuhle.  The former is the author of a new book, "Stop Obama" and the latter is the author of another powerful book "Mr. Rhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/10/17/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/10/17/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/10/17/think-businessWed, 17 Oct 2012 23:00:00 GMTThink Business on Family Business What are the management issues facing the family-owned busness?  How well does family work as a business management model?  Why do such organizations appear to be either raging success or dismal failure? 01:01:00Think Businessnofamily-owned,management,leadership,strategy,dysfunctionWhat are the management issues facing the family-owned busness?  How well does family work as a business management model?  Why do such organizations appear tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/10/10/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/10/10/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/10/10/think-businessWed, 10 Oct 2012 23:00:00 GMTThink Business on Learning How do you get good at what you do?  Can you do something for a long time without getting any better at it or is learning automatic?  01:08:00Think Businessnobusiness,management,learning,strategy,performanceHow do you get good at what you do?  Can you do something for a long time without getting any better at it or is learning automatic?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/10/03/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/10/03/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/10/03/think-businessWed, 03 Oct 2012 23:00:00 GMTThink Business on Business Education Continuing the theme of education and its connection to business we wonder at the absence of evidence that education is a predictor of performance.  If school works, applications of knowledge should be commonplace and expected, yet they are rare and exceptional.  What's up with this? 01:09:00Think Businessnoeducation,management,leadership,learning,performanceContinuing the theme of education and its connection to business we wonder at the absence of evidence that education is a predictor of performance.  If schoolhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/09/26/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/09/26/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/09/26/think-businessWed, 26 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMTThink Business To be announced. 01:04:00Think Businessnobusiness,management,leadership,strategy,performanceTo be announced.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/09/19/think-businessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/09/19/think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/09/19/think-businessWed, 19 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMTThink Business on Mysteries of the Board of Directors Who really runs a business organization?  Is it the Chief's who get the headlines and book revenues?  Perhaps it is really that mysterious bunch of folks who do their work more quietly and with possibly much greater impact - the Board of Directors.  What does the board really do and why don't we hear more about great boards of directors in the way that we hear about great chiefs of something? 01:06:00Think Businessnopolicy,management,leadership,strategy,board of directorsWho really runs a business organization?  Is it the Chief's who get the headlines and book revenues?  Perhaps it is really that mysterious bunch of folks who dhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/09/13/secrets-of-board-level-behaviorBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/09/13/secrets-of-board-level-behavior/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/09/13/secrets-of-board-level-behaviorThu, 13 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMTDo Business Schools Prepare People for the Real World? Does business school education prepare people for the realities of business life?  Is academic theory truly connected to practical execution in any way?  If education is good, why do we demand experience when hiring and promoting?  If it has no value, what makes us do it? 01:00:00Think Businessnoeducation,performance,learning,politics,behaviorDoes business school education prepare people for the realities of business life?  Is academic theory truly connected to practical execution in any way?  If edhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/09/05/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-peopleManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/09/05/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-people/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/09/05/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-peopleWed, 05 Sep 2012 15:00:00 GMTStrategy and Spirituality 3 This concludes our discussion of spirituality in the workplace for now.  What is the bottom line when it comes to links between spirituality and work?  Is this an influence that we should work to keep separate from the workplace or something that should be a part of all human endeavor? 01:00:00Think Businessnospirituality,leadership,freedom,policy,human needsThis concludes our discussion of spirituality in the workplace for now.  What is the bottom line when it comes to links between spirituality and work?  Is thishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/08/29/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-peopleBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/08/29/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-people/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/08/29/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-peopleWed, 29 Aug 2012 15:00:00 GMTStrategy and Spirituality 2? In the first episode of this series we defined strategy and began to define spirituality.  Here the discussion continues toward an understanding of the right and proper role, if any, of something called spirituality in the workplace.  We will look at the role played by "corporate legalism" and whether or not constraints on free expression in publicly-traded organizations trample basic human rights. 00:59:00Think Businessnofreedom,human needs,spirituality,policy,cultureIn the first episode of this series we defined strategy and began to define spirituality.  Here the discussion continues toward an understanding of the right ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/08/22/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-peopleBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/08/22/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-people/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/08/22/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-peopleWed, 22 Aug 2012 15:00:00 GMTStrategy and Spirituality? This is the firtst of three episodes re-focused on the subjects of strategy and spirituality.  Is spirituality a strategy?  Is it a spontaneous outgrowth of culture?  Who cares anyway? 00:59:00Think Businessnostrategy,spirituality,culture,freedom,responsibilityThis is the firtst of three episodes re-focused on the subjects of strategy and spirituality.  Is spirituality a strategy?  Is it a spontaneous outgrowth of cuhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/08/15/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-peopleManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/08/15/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-people/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/08/15/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-peopleWed, 15 Aug 2012 15:00:00 GMTWhat Is Performance, Anyway? Maybe the reason that you can't get people to perform is because you don't really know what performance is or how to make it happen.  Both leadership and strategy require a clear understanding of what performance is so that goals will be aligned and effort will return value.  One engineer/author says that we should reach for "worthy" performance as the ideal that satisfies both the employer and the employee.  What is the exchange of value that optimizes human endeavor?  Is there only one?  What if there are actually 7 billion models for this exchange of value?  Does your head hurt yet? 00:59:00Think Businessnoperformance,value,leadership,strategy,psychological contractsMaybe the reason that you can't get people to perform is because you don't really know what performance is or how to make it happen.  Both leadership and strathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/08/08/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-peopleBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/08/08/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-people/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/08/08/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-peopleWed, 08 Aug 2012 15:00:00 GMTShould We Stop Using War Metaphors in Business? A recent Forbes article "pleads for a cease-fire in business-as-warfare advice."  The article accurately reports that the preponderance of popular books and articles on business use warfare and military metaphors and analogies.  Why?  What is it about business that urges this way of thinkiing?  Is there a cost to this mental model?  Is there another way to think about business?  What about an "exchange of value" approach that doesn't expect to "crush" the competition, but expects to delight the customer?  Didn't we talk about this stuff in the eighty's? 01:00:00Think Businessnowarfare metaphors,strategy,exchange of value,military,winningA recent Forbes article "pleads for a cease-fire in business-as-warfare advice."  The article accurately reports that the preponderance of popular books and arhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/08/01/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-peopleManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/08/01/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-people/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/08/01/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-peopleWed, 01 Aug 2012 15:00:00 GMTIs There Really Any Value in Strategic Planning? Management scholars including the legendary Henry Mintberg have raised the question when studying the practical impact of strategic planning.  Others will defend it as an essential tool of professional managers.  Does it work?  What makes it fail or succeed?  Whose job is it?  Why are so many strategic plans abandoned once printed? 01:01:00Think Businessnostrategic planning,leadership,value,change,caringManagement scholars including the legendary Henry Mintberg have raised the question when studying the practical impact of strategic planning.  Others will defehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/07/25/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-peopleBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/07/25/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-people/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/07/25/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-peopleWed, 25 Jul 2012 15:00:00 GMTWhat Is Servant Leadership and Can It Work? A number of years ago a scholar named Greenleaf wrote about a concept he called "servant leadership."  On its face it may seem to some like a contradiction in terms as we know them.  What does it mean?  How does it work?  Who is an example of the practice?  How can one learn about it?  How can one develop skills needed?  Is this just another fad? 01:01:00Think Businessnoservant leadership,business,authority,accountability,caringA number of years ago a scholar named Greenleaf wrote about a concept he called "servant leadership."  On its face it may seem to some like a contradiction inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/07/18/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-peopleManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/07/18/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-people/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/07/18/do-leaders-have-to-care-about-peopleWed, 18 Jul 2012 15:00:00 GMTDo Leaders Have to Care about People? Some segment of contemporary society believes that leadership is simply a matter of influence and to be successful at that influence is all that matters.  Can a person influence others without sincerity?  Will people follow a leader that does not care about them, but only pretends to care?  Can people reliably sense insincerity in others?  Is it too much to ask a professional manager to care for followers more than any other human being?  We will discuss these and many other questions of caring and its role in making leadership happen. 01:00:00Think Businessnomanipulation,leadership,sincerity,influence,caringSome segment of contemporary society believes that leadership is simply a matter of influence and to be successful at that influence is all that matters.  Canhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/07/11/how-is-business-good-for-the-communityBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/07/11/how-is-business-good-for-the-community/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/07/11/how-is-business-good-for-the-communityWed, 11 Jul 2012 15:00:00 GMTHow Is Business Good for the Community? The idea of a "triple bottom line" is becoming more widespread as the business schools preach its necessity for business.  What assumptions underlie this indoctrination?  Are they realistic?  Does this idea work in practice?  What consequences of the idea call it into question?  What assumptions might serve better?  What practices?  Talk with me about these questions and others when you sign in for the live broadcast. 01:01:00Think Businessnocommunity,accountability,business,triple bottom line,conservationThe idea of a "triple bottom line" is becoming more widespread as the business schools preach its necessity for business.  What assumptions underlie this indochttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/07/04/why-arent-there-more-great-places-to-workManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/07/04/why-arent-there-more-great-places-to-work/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/07/04/why-arent-there-more-great-places-to-workWed, 04 Jul 2012 15:00:00 GMTWhy Aren't There More Great Places to Work? We write books about it and publish reams of research and we still find great places to work in the minority.  Great working environments seem to be as rare as great leaders.  What is going on that keeps these ideals from emerging?  Are they not a good idea?  Don't they serve everyone involved?  Are we that stupid?  The answer is simple and I will talk about it with you when you sign in for the live episode. 01:00:00Think Businessnosatisfaction,great place to work,business,management,self regulationWe write books about it and publish reams of research and we still find great places to work in the minority.  Great working environments seem to be as rare ashttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/06/27/what-does-it-mean-to-think-businessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/06/27/what-does-it-mean-to-think-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/06/27/what-does-it-mean-to-think-businessWed, 27 Jun 2012 15:00:00 GMTWhat Does It Mean to Think Business? If something is everywhere that humans are throughout human history, it might be hard-wired into them.  The conduct of business is such a common human experience that it deserves to be treated as an inevitable part of human life.  If we accept its inevitability, do we not owe it to ourselves as humans to understand it and engage in it. 01:00:00Think Businessnobusiness,business ethic,Human nature,control,exchange of valueIf something is everywhere that humans are throughout human history, it might be hard-wired into them.  The conduct of business is such a common human experienhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/06/20/what-now-for-social-mediaBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/06/20/what-now-for-social-media/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/06/20/what-now-for-social-mediaWed, 20 Jun 2012 15:00:00 GMTWhat Now for Social Media? Social media have become a familiar feature in our lives and will inevitably find their way into relationships within organizations and with customer.  I will interview Tom Oliver, a professional chief executive who will share some of the tools and applications that he is using to enhance the performance of organizations. 01:00:00Think Businessnosocial media,marketing,communication,business,influenceSocial media have become a familiar feature in our lives and will inevitably find their way into relationships within organizations and with customer.  I willhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/06/13/welcome-to-think-business-radioManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/06/13/welcome-to-think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/06/13/welcome-to-think-business-radioWed, 13 Jun 2012 15:00:00 GMTNon-religious Spirituality in the Executive Suite Join Dr. Saracco and Dr. E.F. (Skip) Boyd for a discussion of the role that spirituality can and does play in business.  What do we mean by spirituality?  Is it something that can be managed?  How does it manifest in day to day business life?  01:00:00Think Businessnospirituality,leadership,business,ethics,behaviorJoin Dr. Saracco and Dr. E.F. (Skip) Boyd for a discussion of the role that spirituality can and does play in business.  What do we mean by spirituality?  Is ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/06/06/welcome-to-think-business-radioBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/06/06/welcome-to-think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/06/06/welcome-to-think-business-radioWed, 06 Jun 2012 15:00:00 GMTWelcome to Think Business Radio Business is an essential part of our social-political system.  For some it is a necessary evil and for most it is the essence of our social identity.  Here we examine what it means to conduct business that is profitable, a great place to work, and good for the community.  This week we focus on health issues that face us as we grow older and want to stay younger.  Are we doing all that can be done?  How can a business have a strategy for retarding the aging of its valued human assets? 00:57:00Think Businessnostrategy,aging,business,prevention,behaviorBusiness is an essential part of our social-political system.  For some it is a necessary evil and for most it is the essence of our social identity.  Here wehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/05/30/welcome-to-think-business-radioManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/05/30/welcome-to-think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/05/30/welcome-to-think-business-radioWed, 30 May 2012 15:00:00 GMTWelcome to Think Business Radio In this episode we will continue our exploration of leadership in business.  I will interview a CEO with a very different view of this thing from that we heard in the second episode. 01:00:00Think Businessnoparticipation,leadership,business,engagement,behaviorIn this episode we will continue our exploration of leadership in business.  I will interview a CEO with a very different view of this thing from that we heardhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/05/23/welcome-to-think-business-radioManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/05/23/welcome-to-think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/05/23/welcome-to-think-business-radioWed, 23 May 2012 15:00:00 GMTWelcome to Think Business Radio This episode will focus on the dilemma faced by the person who is promoted to a position superior to former peers.  I will interview a manager recently promoted about his experience, concerns, strategies, hopes, and dreams.  Well, maybe not all of that, but as much as we can. 00:59:00Think Businessnosupervision,leadership,resentment,role,behaviorThis episode will focus on the dilemma faced by the person who is promoted to a position superior to former peers.  I will interview a manager recently promotehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/05/16/think-business-radio-on-leadershipManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/05/16/think-business-radio-on-leadership/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/05/16/think-business-radio-on-leadershipWed, 16 May 2012 15:00:00 GMTThink Business Radio on Leadership Why do we have so much apparent need for leadership and so few apparently good leaders?  Do we even really know what leadership is?  Can it be learned? 01:01:00Think Businessnostrategy,leadership,business,value,behaviorWhy do we have so much apparent need for leadership and so few apparently good leaders?  Do we even really know what leadership is?  Can it be learned?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/05/09/welcome-to-think-business-radioManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/05/09/welcome-to-think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/05/09/welcome-to-think-business-radioWed, 09 May 2012 15:00:00 GMTWelcome to Think Business Radio In this show we will dip into the field of human potential.  Does it have limits?  Do we know what it really is?  Can we measure it?  How do we work with it? 01:01:00Think Businessnostrategy,leadership,potential,value,behaviorIn this show we will dip into the field of human potential.  Does it have limits?  Do we know what it really is?  Can we measure it?  How do we work with it?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/05/02/welcome-to-think-business-radioManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/05/02/welcome-to-think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/05/02/welcome-to-think-business-radioWed, 02 May 2012 15:00:00 GMTWelcome to Think Business Radio Is project management the new paradigm for day-to-day management skill?  Can all work be organized as projects?  Is the new social contract so different that traditional functional management is becoming obsolete?  Tune in and find out. 01:00:00Think Businessnostrategy,leadership,business,project management,behaviorIs project management the new paradigm for day-to-day management skill?  Can all work be organized as projects?  Is the new social contract so different that thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/04/25/welcome-to-think-business-radioManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/04/25/welcome-to-think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/04/25/welcome-to-think-business-radioWed, 25 Apr 2012 15:00:00 GMTWelcome to Think Business Radio "Somebody has to take charge so that things can get done"  This may be converntional wisdom, but is it true?  Guest Interview with Bob Swelgin, the quintessential CEO. 01:00:00Think Businessnostrategy,leadership,business,value,behavior"Somebody has to take charge so that things can get done"  This may be converntional wisdom, but is it true?  Guest Interview with Bob Swelgin, the quintessenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/04/18/welcome-to-think-business-radioManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/04/18/welcome-to-think-business-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/think-business/2012/04/18/welcome-to-think-business-radioWed, 18 Apr 2012 15:00:00 GMTWelcome to Think Business Radio This is an introduction to a new show that is focused on questions that people ask every day about how organizations can be honestly profitable and great places to work. 01:00:00Think Businessnostrategy,leadership,business,value,behaviorThis is an introduction to a new show that is focused on questions that people ask every day about how organizations can be honestly profitable and great place