I just got back from hearing Bill Gates speak in person at Pomona College about the work he is doing with his Foundation. Interviewed by Maria Klawe, president of Harvey Mudd College, Bill spoke on a variety of topics on his current philanthropy work with his foundation. Some of the topics covered were Read more…

Of all the issues that can sabotage your success, lack of focus is near the top of the list. Focus will enable you to complete projects well and on time with less energy, and give you the freedom to have some well deserved down time. Read more…

Smart entrepreneurs know that strategic partnerships are the foundation for small business success. A strategic alliance is a cooperative agreement with another company to combine resources in a way that is beneficial to both parties. Unlike a merger, both companies maintain their individual identities, goals, mission, etc. Read more…

Over the past few months, I have attended a handful of networking events sponsored by The L7 Scene - a social and networking scene that brings young professionals together to experience what Los Angeles has to offer. The L7 cocktail networking mixers are always FREE! Read more…

Chopra contends an organization's leader is its symbolic soul. He carried that theme through his hour-long Drucker Business Forum talk, emphasizing that good leaders (and happy people in general) are introspective and guided in their actions by a higher purpose. Read more…