Energy Out = Energy In
A few years back I was in Vegas—and as they say, when in Rome… So I was gambling—craps, to be precise. The first table I played was not working out—for anyone there. Everybody was losing. The more we lost, the more miserable we became. The more miserable we became, the more we lost. It was […]
Service
Last week, I had the good fortune of traveling to Lisbon for what I would call an eventful trip filled with ups and downs. To start, my red eye over was not good. Bad weather gave way to a bumpy flight (and even a lightning strike), and I got little to no sleep. After an […]
Perspective
The other day I was late getting into the office. I was behind a car that took a little longer than it should have after having been stopped at a red light. So I leaned on the horn. It was just then when I realized that the gentleman in the car in front of me […]
Culture Matters
I just returned from a trip to Nicaragua to learn more about cigars—a passion of mine. While there, I had a chance to visit a couple of different factories. The one that really grabbed my attention was Drew Estates. Though only in operation since 1998, this relative newcomer to the industry is one of the largest producers […]
Business Process Management: Why You Need It and How to Get Started
By Vijay Khatnani, Managing Partner, J2 Solutions As we head into Q3, I’d like to discuss a topic that is widely growing in the business community but not being given the credence it deserves. I’m talking about Business Process Management – otherwise known as BPM. In short, Business Process Management is a systematic approach or […]
Eight Tips for Successful Event Networking – Put That Pile of Business Cards Aside
By Vijay Khatnani, Managing Partner, J2 Solutions Last month, Sanjay wrote a blog about the value of networking, and what it should be versus what it’s become in the age of the emoji. At J2 Solutions, one of our core values, the development of personal relationships, is extremely important in doing those things. Today, I’d […]