Articles published in 2016

Monday Manna - An Unorthodox Marketing Strategy

By Rick Boxx In the business world it seems normal to emphasize a company’s unique qualities and capacities. We try to define our “niche,” promote our strengths, and show how we differentiate from our competitors. It is less common, however, for business leaders to publicly acknowledge their weaknesses. They are either ignored or, even worse, disguised or concealed in hope that no one will recognize them.
Tags:  Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Unorthodox, Honesty, Business

Monday Manna - Is It True We Can’t Take It With Us?

By Robert J. Tamasy Occasionally we hear the cliché, “You can’t take it with you.” The implication is that on the day we pass from this life, we will not be taking suitcases filled with our belongings. No moving van will be following the hearse. Following the death of a wealthy, internationally famous entrepreneur, when asked how much the businessman had left behind, a company spokesman accurately responded, “All of it!”
Tags:  Possessions, Material Things, Treasures on Earth, Treasure in Heaven

Monday Manna - Confusing Joy With Happiness

By Jim Mathis My topic for today – joy – is not something we often talk about in the business and professional world. We commonly speak about happiness and being happy, whether it concerns finalizing a contract, attracting a new client, making a sale, receiving a promotion or a pay raise, or finding a new job we feel certain will be more fulfilling and rewarding. Such events make us happy. But when was the last time you heard someone speak about experiencing joy?
Tags:  Joy, Happiness