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John C. Ayers

A firm’s value lies in 4 C’s

Southern New England is peppered with family businesses; many of them are multi-generational companies stretching into the third and fourth generation of family ­ownership. Over...

The importance of ESG for companies

As the mantra to “make the world a better place” echoes throughout society, civic-minded groups, conservationists and organizations have led the charge to elevate...
Peter George

What did you mean by that? Idioms can be dangerous in...

Idioms, slang, and colloquialisms have their place in presentations, but you want to consider aspects of each. This consideration is indispensable now that videoconferencing...

Our love-hate Facebook relationship

When Facebook was down for most of the day on Oct. 4, did you miss it, were you relieved or some of both? Social scientists have...
Donald Nokes

The path back to the office

As our leadership team planned for and rolled out our back-to-work initiative for more than 30 employees at NetCenergy LLC, we recognized we liked...
Peter George

Memorizing presentations can lead to trouble

I cannot count how many times I have been asked, “Am I supposed to memorize my presentation?” My standard – and slightly confusing – answer...

Donating done the best way

author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced on June 15 that she and her husband, Dan Jewett, had given $2.7 billion to 286 organizations, including...
Peter George

Speak and clients may come

You chose to be a consultant so you could help people overcome obstacles and achieve their objectives, and that’s a worthy and lofty goal....
Peter George

Tips to taming your nerves before speaking in public

Your heart pounds. You breathe faster and harder. You begin to sweat. Your blood pressure increases. Your face gets flush. Your mind seems as...
Franc Jeffrey

Getting business travel up to speed

Now that the country is literally getting a shot in the arm, how your company prepares for business travel in 2021 and beyond may...
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