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PI Window on Business (June 16th Show) Think Like A Black Belt: Building Power in you Personal and Professional Life

June 15, 2009

In business it is not uncommon to use sports or athletics as a metaphor to motivate a corporate “team” to overcome obstacles to achieve eventual success. Who after all hasn’t felt a shiver when Rudy was hoisted on the shoulders of his Notre Dame football teammates, or raised our collective fists in the air when, […]

Community Marketing Blog Recaps “The Psychology of Social Networking” Broadcast

June 12, 2009

The June 4th PI Window on Business Broadcast “The Psychology of Social Networking” was one of the most popular segments in the show’s brief history garnering postive feedback such as the following: “What a great show, I love the format that I can listen to these shows at my convenience. Social Networking is so important […]

Has Blogging Crossed the Threshold of Legitimacy?

June 9, 2009

Frontline’s The Way the Music Died, which highlighted some of the key technological milestones of recorded music, had this to say regarding the “new” medium of radio; “When radio was first introduced in the 1930s many predicted the end of records. Radio was a free medium for the public to hear music for which they […]

Five Leadership How-Tos for Recession Survival Article Published in the Washington Post

June 8, 2009

As you know, our PI Window on Business Special on June 30th “21st Century Leadership: An Evolutionary Process” features a guest panel of four highly acclaimed, best selling authors. Included in this impressive group is Merydith Willoughby, whose book “Sex in the Boardroom” has gained both attention and praise for its insights regarding effective leadership development […]

PI Window on Business: Taking Measure of an Acquisition

June 5, 2009

You cannot measure the effectiveness of a company’s strategies within the context of its own industry while ignoring the interests and impact upon the markets it serves. Doing so is tantamount to arguing who is the best player on a losing team, or debating the color scheme of a restaurant that doesn’t have any patrons – […]

Upcoming Special “21st Century Leadership: An Evolutionary Profile” highlights the need for purchasing professionals to take an expanded view of their world

June 3, 2009

“Our 5th annual survey shows the CIO entering a period of rapid transformation. Expect more business responsibilities and (say 32% of respondents) even a change in title. Other critical factors include . . . a CIO with the well-rounded skills to be a trusted business leader, and a CIO who spends a good deal of […]

Guest Post: Are you future proofing your business (by Penny Power, founder, Ecademy)

June 2, 2009

When ever I get the feeling that someone is not getting on board to this new world of social media and social networking I have great empathy for how they are feeling . I empathise with their concerns of finding the time and their fear of the unknown, but deep down I have serious concern […]

PI Window on Business Presents “Emerging Giants: The New Titans of the SaaS World” (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Jon-Hansen)

June 2, 2009

In the spirit of Legendary Business observer Peter C. Newman’s book “Titans: How the New Canadian Establishment Seized Power,” in which he takes a look at globalization’s effect on society and the difference between new and old money, “Emerging Giants; The New Titans of the SaaS World” looks at the passing of the torch from […]

PI Window on Business Examines “The Psychology of Social Networking” Guest Profile (Andrew Ballenthin)

May 29, 2009

Andrew Ballenthin is founder and President of Sol Solutions an Integrated Marketing Consultancy. His background includes 18 years of experience in branding and marketing campaigns, and 10 years of online marketing. Andrew set out to separate fact from fiction in the social media arena as he found a lot of advice often yields very little […]