Recent Articles From EvanCarmichael.com http://www.evancarmichael.com/ http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/2080/The-Radical-Entrepreneur.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/2080/The-Radical-Entrepreneur.html Are you a Radical Entrepreneur? See if you fit the profile... http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/2080/The-Death-of-CertaintyI-Think.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/2080/The-Death-of-CertaintyI-Think.html "I think" are the two weakest words in the American lexicon. As you create your expert positioning, these words damage your credibility; yet "I think" has become the favorite filler of pundits everywhere. Let's lose these words... http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/2080/Many-Little-Pigs-The-Pork-in-our-Bailout.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/2080/Many-Little-Pigs-The-Pork-in-our-Bailout.html I’m a little tired of people talking about “government” money spent on these bailouts. That’s my money, and it’s your money. We the people contribute to the general funds that support national, state and local government. We the people are getting hosed. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/2080/The-Value-of-Effective-Leadership.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/2080/The-Value-of-Effective-Leadership.html An organization is most effective when leadership provides teaching, mentoring, coaching and motivation to empower every individual to perform most effectively. You can apply the techniques and traits of the Sensei to increase your effectiveness as a leader at work, home and in the community. The fundamental reason that a Sensei enjoys the loyalty and dedication of his students can be found in the unique relationship of teacher to student. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/2080/Taboo-Topics-Talking-Politics-in-the-Office.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/2080/Taboo-Topics-Talking-Politics-in-the-Office.html Conventional wisdom says not to talk about sex, politics and religion in the office. The problem is that any office, workplace or organization is mostly made up of people and if the volume of blogs, internet sites, magazines and other media is any indication of popularity, people love to talk about: SEX, POLITICS AND RELIGION! http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/2080/When-to-Fold-Em.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/2080/When-to-Fold-Em.html I should get a reaction here; after all I’m the guy who keeps saying “never quit,” right? Let’s not call it quitting then; let’s call it a “tactical re-deployment!” Just to make things a little more complicated, I’ve also traditionally been the guy who says not to listen to the detractors when they’re telling you to lay down. Today I’m going contrarian on that view as well. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/2080/Perceiving-Victory.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/2080/Perceiving-Victory.html "Perceiving a victory when it is perceived by all is not the highest excellence." Sun Tzu Anyone can see victory when it’s obvious. In business, it’s not always obvious! When you can see victory where everyone else sees defeat, that’s a big win! http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/2080/Exactly-What-the-Heck-is-POWER.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/2080/Exactly-What-the-Heck-is-POWER.html I’ve been doing a lot of media interviews over the past few weeks and one question keeps coming up: What, exactly, is Power? Power is one of those words people use quite a bit without having a clear, functional definition... http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/2080/Success-Really-Isnt-About-Money.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/2080/Success-Really-Isnt-About-Money.html This morning I had a meeting with several professional Scouts. These people make their livings serving the Boy Scouts of America. They are not likely to become wealthy in the conventional sense. Their jobs involve long hours and they all serve well above and beyond the normal parameters of their job descriptions... http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/2080/Two-Dirty-Words.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Small-Business-Consulting/2080/Two-Dirty-Words.html It’s interesting how the meanings of certain words change over time. These two words used to represent the apex of values and ethics. Today these two words cause anxiety, disdain and divisiveness...