Don’t let others define your promise and power. Take charge and tell your own story! Getting noticed is easier than you think. Every workplace seems to have one: an aggressive corporate climber... Read more >>

Having lived in South China for two years, I have spent hours shopping in markets. Known as the factory floor of the world, most products branded with the MADE IN CHINA label are made right here.... Read more >>

I want to eat in a healthier way, but am not sure where to begin. Can you offer a few suggestions on how to make the switch? We come across this question very often and have found that there are... Read more >>

Recently, I was interviewed for a Social Responsibility panel I was speaking on. The questions they asked were timely and relevant to many conversations I had over the holidays. I had some very... Read more >>

Keeping up with the Joneses is never easy, what with their plasma TVs and German sports cars. And it stands to reason that if we sometimes envy other people’s clothes or cars, we very much envy... Read more >>

I’ve already racked up some active experience in starting a new venture. As CEO of DriveNeutral, an enterprise of the Presidio School of Management that helps individuals, organizations, and... Read more >>

So you’ve invented the next great gadget, and you’re sure it’ll be a hit. In fact, you’ve got cartons of inventory stored in every room of your house that you’re itching... Read more >>

The Self Empowered Manager Jeanne Bogre is marketing manager for Danly IEM, a Cleveland-based company that is the leading manufacturer of die sets, die-making supplies, and machine components for... Read more >>

I am—and have always been—a hungry traveler. I’m a sucker for shady street food stalls, Michelin-star restaurants, local specialties whether it’s foie gras in France or... Read more >>

Bargaining and haggling is a lost art and can be a totally culturally awkward experience for North Americans. Just take a big gulp, get over anything you’ve ever learnt about price tags and your... Read more >>