by - June 2, 2008 12:00 am
Mentoring Programs Must Adhere to Fundamentals (Human Factor by I. Barry Goldberg)
Mentoring programs allow companies to utilize knowledge and leadership held by longtime executives.
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by - June 2, 2008 12:00 am
Challenging Year for Retail Development (Commentary by by Steve Lane)
A worsening economy has created tough times for many of America’s top retailers.
by - May 19, 2008 12:00 am
NWA Business Journal Kicks off Downturn Series
With this issue, I?m pleased to introduce Business Journal readers with the first in a series of stories entitled ?Dealing with the Downturn.? The aim of this series is to help our readers make sense of the economic issues we face together as a self-suffi
by - May 19, 2008 12:00 am
Feds Rush In (Editorial)
In closing ANB Financial, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said the bank, with $2.1 billion in total assets, was undercapitalized and that its “unsafe and unsound practices also weakened the bank’s condition and seriously prejudiced the inter
by - May 19, 2008 12:00 am
State, Gov?s Humanity Shines Through (Editorial)
Making 18 on-site visits to communities hard hit by floods, storms and tornadoes since February has made an impact on the governor. Even more so than any visible effect, the impressions made on his heart are clear.
by - May 19, 2008 12:00 am
Effective Leadership Defined By Relationships, Not Tasks (Human Factor by I. Barry Goldberg)
Leadership, in the lexicon of members of the media, is about relationship, the ability to inspire others to follow a vision with passion. Management gets relegated to telling people what to do and checking up on them to see if they did it.
by - May 5, 2008 12:00 am
Higher Paying Jobs Crucial For Regional Quality of Life (Market Forecast by Jeff Collins)
What we need to realize is that the ?Green Valley? concept is and must be more than a marketing slogan. It has to be a commitment to a regional development strategy that acknowledges and embraces the fact that the folks we want to attract place a high val
by - May 5, 2008 12:00 am
Future Leaders Are Being Trained by You, Now (Human Factor by Ron Maines)
It is Peter Drucker who said, “Leadership is the scarcest resource in any company or organization today.” We must not confuse “good people who work hard” and “skilled people who are committed to a worthy cause,” with effective leadership. One does not nec
by - May 5, 2008 12:00 am
Urban Table Blends Low Prices, Local Offerings
Two reviewers recently made their way to the Table to see if it really lived up to its motto of affordable fine dining.
by - April 21, 2008 12:00 am
Truth About the Mortgage Mess Up Will Set You Free (Commentary)
Congressman Barney Frank, Chairman of the House Financial Services committee, is proposing to throw around $11 billion dollars at the mortgage lending market to help insure up to $400 billion in mortgages.
by - April 21, 2008 12:00 am
Intangibles Qualities Can Contribute to Successes ( Commentary)
Many successful people have assembled a strong portfolio of ?intangibles? ? critical qualities that have helped them be successful, such as intuitiveness about other people or self-awareness that allows them to read and react to situations.
by - April 21, 2008 12:00 am
Greenspan is Now on the Economic Outs (Opinion)
After years of being praised for keeping the U.S. economy on track while chief of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan has come under attack in the past few weeks as some scapegoat is being sought for the country?s current woes.
by - April 21, 2008 12:00 am
Baker Bros. Gets 3 Forks (Food Review)
Who says every dining experience should be a magical, memorable occasion? Sometimes you just need some decent, quick sustenance that?s a notch above fast food.
by - April 21, 2008 12:00 am
Beware of Fragile BlackBerry 8830 (Opinion)
Research in Motion Ltd. has gotten mixed reviews online for its BlackBerry 8830 World Edition SmartPhone, but potential buyers might beware of its delicate nature.
by - April 7, 2008 12:00 am
Ask the Right Questions To Help Win Credibility (Human Factor by Grey Williams)
By asking the right questions managers can connect with staff
by - April 7, 2008 12:00 am
Buffett?s Latest Letter: Nuggets of Wisdom (Market Forcecast by Joe Chumbler)
Warren Buffett shares words of wisdom in latest letter to investors.
by - April 7, 2008 12:00 am
Avoid Economic Squeeze by Advertising
Businesses should use slow time to become more visible.
by - April 7, 2008 12:00 am
Sansone Builds Walgreens on Former White Oak Spot
Sansone Builds Walgreens, Lichlyter Creates Storage Space
by - March 24, 2008 12:00 am
Workers Seeking New Jobs Should Emulate Candidates
Paralleling a political candidate’s race for elected office is a good way to help prepare you to run your own personal campaign for a new job.
by - March 24, 2008 12:00 am
The Economy is Stuff of Greek Tragedy (Editorial)
Valuable news resources avoid rose-tinted views (or prejudgments of any shade for that matter), and do not allow their coverage to be compromised by advertising or other influences.