Category Archives: business

Lessons from Steve Jobs

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Tom Bengtson

“Steve Jobs,” the biography by Walter Isaacson, is a remarkable treatise on leadership. Quirky and sometimes cruel, Jobs wasn’t much of a manager but he was a tremendous leader. Anyone who runs a business can learn from him. Here’s what … Continue reading →

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Better business results at beginning of trust continuum

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Tom Bengtson

Business is ultimately about relationships – the interaction you share with your employees, colleagues, shareholders and customers. Trust is the natural product of a good relationship. When there is a high degree of trust, people become willing to take risks. … Continue reading →

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Change starts with you

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Tom Bengtson

The only person’s behavior you can change is your own. Bryan Dodge, a Texas-based inspirational speaker who addressed a meeting I attended recently, encouraged the audience to think about this familiar maxim. Are you unhappy? You have a much better chance … Continue reading →

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Lessons from 1776

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Tom Bengtson

One of my favorite books is “1776” by the popular historian David McCullough. While I learned a lot about the Revolutionary War by reading this book, I also picked up at least four lessons that I think any small business … Continue reading →

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