In my previous post, I discussed the results of scientific research that supports the argument that we learn more from our successes than we do from our failures.  Moving away from the science, there are many others who believe that success breeds more success.  Their feeling is that success combined with strong self-awareness breeds healthy … Read more

Some of my associates and I were having a discussion on the value of learning experiences.  The question was asked, “Do we learn more from our failures than we learn from our successes?”  It certainly got me to thinking and reading on the topic.  What I found was that there are strongly held beliefs on … Read more

Julie Noble is the Director of Human Resources at Cain Ellsworth.  She is a nationally certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and works with business owners and managers on a broad spectrum of HR consulting services. These include recruitment, benefits administration, employee relationships, performance management and development, and leadership training. Thank you, Julie, for your contribution to our blog. … Read more

After working through all the stages of the business life cycle (The Idea, Actual Work, Look Out World!, We’ve Arrived, Growth & Expansion, Downhill Slide), we’ve finally arrived at the end.  One way or another, intentionally or unintentionally, planned or unplanned, someday you will exit your business.  This could be a day you’ve been dreading … Read more