December 24, 2010

Russ Potterield, CEO of Battenfeld Technologies, acknowledged that his move to southern China with his wife and three young sons to establish a satellite office is quite unconventional.
The Chinese seem to ind their presence even more odd and often ask if they can take a picture of the unusually tall couple (both are more than 6 feet tall) as they walk around Shenzhen with their blond 2-year-old twins and 7-year-old son.

One of the key success factors of any organization is communication. In our diagnostic studies of people and organizations, it’s typically one of the critical areas that needs the most improvement. Although the list of tools and tips on this subject is long and varied, I will share just a few here. Communication is the

This was the Year of the Tiger in the Chinese zodiac calendar, and perhaps that’s the best way to sum up the top news of 2010 in Columbia.
The biggest happening was no doubt the successful effort — dubbed Project Tiger — to lure IBM to the city. After the initial fanfare over Big Blue’s promise to provide 800 jobs, the May announcement colored the news through the remainder of the year.

Most people don’t know that: A. I was attacked by a lion in Africa and came very close to being mauled 100 miles from the nearest hospital. It makes you appreciate life and realize your place in the food chain. B. I have run three Boston Marathons. C. I am a music lover, especially country