Even Plants Grow in Sidewalk Cracks

Here's another American Express OPEN Forum contribution, "11 Tips to Help You Thrive After Losing Your Biggest Client."

And your biggest client can be local or global.

Global Entrepreneurial Lessons From Charles Dickens

My latest contribution for OPEN Forum by American Express OPEN highlights how Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" parallels much of what we do every day within our businesses.

I also bring to the fore two other perspectives on the situation, my own with "A Business Carol," and that of Dr. Vijay Govindarajan, a professor of international business at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, with his view on business strategy.

A very different twist on things. See what you think. If you "get it," click on the Found It Useful button.

And by the way, I notice the OPEN Forum by American Express OPEN is officially launching to the world in 2 days. Be sure to pay a visit. Lots of good information for global entrepreneurs and business owners.

Are You Living LOUD?

Do you care what people think about you worldwide? Well if you do, I have a sneaky suspicion that you are not living LOUD.

What does living LOUD mean? Find out here with examples of five people (including Former President George H.W. Bush -- pictured skydiving on his 85th birthday). And a big happy birthday to my Dad who is 86 today!

Sleep Like A Baby During Tough Times

Check out a recent contribution over at the new (preview content) Next Gen site of OPEN Forum by American Express OPEN:

How A Business Owner Can Sleep Like a Baby During Tough Times

If you like it, say so with a firm YES! To see more beta content, go here.