Chapter II: Polishing Yourself Up
Common Writing and Speaking Mistakes
Chapter III: Employee Management
The Bossy Boss: A Play in Three Acts
Establishing Goals for Your Employees
Healthy Internal Debate and Competition
Presenting Problems with Solutions
Fostering a Productive Work Environment
Would Someone Please Take My Meeting Out Back and Shoot It?
Office Relationships and Business: The Do’s and Don’ts
Lame Excuses—A Sign of Trouble?
Severing Ties with Lackluster Employees—the Fair Way
Chapter IV: Strategic Thinking and Acting
Diversification vs. Strategic Focus
Two Heads Are Better than One: A Practical Analysis
How to Evaluate Your Competition
The Power of Effective Time Management
Fire Up the Right Passion for Your Business
Three Economic Concepts You Must Master
Outsourcing Your Projects: A Moderate View
Eight Ways to Cut Business Travel Costs
Setting Goals for Long-Term Success
SWOT Analysis: It’s Not What You Think
On the Look-Out for Opportunities and Threats
Succession and Disaster Recovery Planning
Exit Strategies and Why They Matter