Category Archives: Basic Business Concepts

Business as Usual

Posted on April 17, 2005 by David St Lawrence

I have been admiring this sculpture for a long time because it captures my feelings about certain aspects of corporate life. This creation of cast resin on an iron frame stands on the median strip of Highway 29 in the … Continue reading →

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Sexual advances and harassment at work

Posted on April 8, 2005 by David St Lawrence

One of my readers asked for my thoughts on this subject, so I will do my best to summarize observations I’ve made over many years. First of all, people who make overt sexual overtures to unreceptive strangers are usually trying … Continue reading →

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The comfort zone – how it can trap you

Posted on April 6, 2005 by David St Lawrence

Let’s define a comfort zone as a point in life or your career where things seem to settle down for a change. I want to show you how you might want to think of it as a brief shelter, not … Continue reading →

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Thought for the coming week

Posted on April 2, 2005 by David St Lawrence

When management’s operating basis is,"No Surprises", those of you who are handling the realities of day-to-day business are in for a rough go. No matter how well you handle a crisis, you will be chastised for letting it intrude on … Continue reading →

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