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Surviving Your Serengeti: 7 Truths to Conquering any Business Challenge
Having lived in Africa for 30 years and having served as CEO for 20 years, Stefan Swanepoel is an expert on how the survival secrets of the African Jungle can help people overcome any challenge in the Concrete Jungle. Now for the first time he has combined his love of wildlife and nature, his ability […]
The Modern Group Purchasing Organization: Leveraging Spend, Increasing Value
January 10, 2010
“In the United States, a group purchasing organization (or GPO) is an entity that is created to leverage the purchasing power of businesses to obtain discounts from vendors based on the collective buying power of the GPO members. Many GPOs are funded by administrative fees that are paid by the vendors that GPOs oversee. Some […]
Busy Week Including Guest Appearances on “Your Point of Q” and “Only3Degrees with The Networking Queen”
January 10, 2010
As much as I enjoy hosting a live show, I also welcome the opportunity to work on the other side of the mike, as well as behind the scenes as a producer. Besides Friday’s much anticipated segment in which guest host Jim Bouchard welcomes the author of the thought-provoking and controversial book “Your Kids Are […]
Posted in: News & Updates
Accessibility to Intelligence and the Power to Act (Technological Profile)
January 8, 2010
As indicated in my November 24th post, when I came across the Binary Fountain organization as a result of our mutual familiarity with the Commonwealth of Virginia, my initial thought was to view their offering through the lens of quantifying results. Specifically, by providing timely access to near real-time intelligence, their clients would be able […]
Blog Talk Radio’s Host Tip of the Week Interesting . . . But There is More!
January 8, 2010
Of the many things I like about Blog Talk Radio is the community itself. The ability to connect with other hosts and listeners provides an invaluable opportunity to exchange ideas and share experiences in a truly collaborative environment. In fact, in my book “Your Show Will Go Live in 5 Seconds,” I emphasize this point […]
Posted in: Commentary, PI Window on Business (Show)
What Is Truth?
January 7, 2010
I found myself recently engaged in a discussion which centered around the question “what is truth?” An interesting question which poses many risks in terms of providing an answer. When I refer to risks, I am of course talking about the polar opposite exercise of earnestly pursuing too deep a philosophical debate that accomplishes little […]
Posted in: Commentary
Author and Distinguished Supply Chain Expert Bill Michels to Become Regular Guest in the New Thought Leaders Segment on PI Window on Business
January 6, 2010
As announced here in my December 31st post “Exciting New Vistas Await the PI Window on Business Show in 2010,” we have launched the new Thought Leaders segment in which we will be joined by industry experts like high tech entrepreneur and investment expert Brad Feld who will provide insights on the state of the […]
PI Syndicated Ping: CNN Money Announcement on So Act Agreement with Venture Point
January 5, 2010
So Act Announces Investor Network Agreement With Venture Point – my new book on So Act will be out in February. (http://ping.fm/aRWYC) Book Excerpt Interactive Viewer: In the meantime, check out my November 18th PI Window on Business interview with So Act founder Greg Halpern through the On-Demand Player below: 30
Posted in: News & Updates
Procurement Insights 
January 12, 2010
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