Monthly Archives: October 2007

Oct 10, 2007

The Subprime Mood of Summer 2007

(This was written during the August Market reaction when we were preparing the blog). What has caused the stock market to suddenly pull back in the August of 07? What are the possible scenarios involved? What will history say about this: Credit meltdown? Vanishing liquidity in the markets? “Predatory lenders” selling mortgages to collect commissions and pass on the loans knowing full well they will...

Who Will Water The Trees?

My wife, Sara shared with me the following story she heard from H, a friend who returned from India where she visited a village she had first stayed in 30 years ago: “I went to India to see how things had changed in the village I visited in the 70s. Back then I went with a volunteer organization to help an undeveloped village. Our mission...

The KEY:Who Is The Smartest And The Brightest?

This Key points to a blind spot that can dramatically hurt a manager’s chances to succeed. There is a pivotal decision you have to make to realize your potential for greatness. Consider Jerry’s decision in the story below. Jerry is the leader of a large organization and has 36 years of experience in his field. He has seen just about everything and he truly knows...

The KEY:The Leader’s Blind Spot

Let me share with you our newsletter The Key. In this Key we focus on the Leader’s Blind Spot and what you can do about it. This awareness helps you and the people around you proceed more safely, collaborate better, grow and succeed. Sincerely, © Aviv Shahar

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