How Executives Betray the Honor Code - Nu Leadership Series

Examine another leadership disaster as it relates to ethical conduct of leaders. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development.

How to Protect Your Business from Credit Card Fraud

In this article you will explore different precautions you must take for the safety of your business from fraudulent individuals and customers with whom you do transactions through credit cards. This article will definitely add valuable knowledge to ensure risk free and secure financial transactions for your business.

CEO Compensation And Pay - Are Millions Of Dollars Justifiable

Many top paid CEOs make more in two days than the average person makes in a year. Some think this is bad; some think there is nothing wrong with that.

To Spy Or Not To Spy

As we all know, times are changing. It's not surprising today to read about how some of our rights are being taken away due to terrorism concerns. Whatever you want to do, think first. Want to carry a backpack? No, can't do that here. Want to light a cigarette in public? Can't do that.

Service Industry with a Capital S

This article looks at giving good service in many industries. It makes an argument for dealing with customers with respect and courtesy under all circumstances.

Revenge the Right Way!

Ever thought about getting revenge on those people who haven't supported you in the past? Read this article for a new perspective on the best type of revenge.

Ethical Choices: Spiritual Consequences

For every choice there is a consequence! In today's environment of Enron, HP and other corporate scandals we find executives facing prison time. This series of articles illustrates, in a profound way, the outcome of the choices that are made. Each segment of this series exposes the lessons learned from Gallagher's prison experience. Through it all, the reader will find, that while the experience was painful, the powerful benefits that followed have opened new doors to greater awareness and benefit to others.

The Power of the Minority of One

The Minority of One can have a lot of power behind it. All you need is one person to stand up. One person to ask a question or insinuate that further discussion may be needed. Or one person to simply say no. The consequences of one person choosing not to stand up can mean the difference between fighting for what is right versus being victimized by another manipulations, intimidations and hidden agendas. Stand up, ask the necessary questions, state valid concerns and encourage others to walk through the door you have opened for them.

Warren Buffet Essays are a Classic for Corporate Governance

The Warren Buffet essays are as good for Corporate America as Milton Friedman's papers were for Free Markets or Henry Kissinger's essays for Foreign Affairs. The stuff Warren Buffet wrote about is timeless. They are old now, but could have been written yesterday. Remember he is old school not a stock flipper, although today you could say he is a market maker, as his investments move stocks and industries. Well, I guess Kramer on TV is too these days.

A Lack Of Accountability Is One Of Corporate America's Biggest Challenges

If your organization lacks accountability I will guarantee that you have some morale challenges. Ignore these to your peril.

The Dilemma of Nanotechnology - Science vs. Ethics

Nanotechnology, referred to commonly as molecular manufacturing, is making huge strides within scientific and government communities. Despite its growth and the potential impact it will have on society at large, too little emphasis has been placed on the ethical considerations of nanotechnology and the ever-rippling effects of its applications.

The Risk of Being 'Remote' Translator

Technology makes life easier. It supposed to be like that in an ideal condition. Unfortunately, there is always risk that we have to face (and fight) because nothings perfect in reality.

Ramadan To Be Hanged: Good Work Boys!

I’m not sure why, how and when the UN came up with a policy to not kill, killers, or to save killers, or to preserve them for posterity in prison cells, but it is a bad policy. And so thinks the Iraqi.

Why Do Intelligent Internet Entrepreneurs Get Involved in Such Sleazy Stuff?

Have you ever met a fairly smart person and then watch their activities in business and just wanted to puke? It certainly gives entrepreneurship a bad name. Indeed, it makes me sick to my stomach. Why do they stoop so low? Well it appears that they do it because it works and that there is a sucker born every minute and rather than having a little integrity and ethics they simply get down to the lowest common denominator and take people’s money.