Monthly Archives: January 2007

The Noble Act

As I’m starting up Perry Gruber Ltd., I’m realizing what a noble act it is to start a business.I know, connecting the words “noble” and “business” these days could stir intense debate. But as an employee, assuming you do not own your own businesses, are you aware of how much you owe to your employer?I’d [...]

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The Divine Comedy

A critical moment occurred yesterday when the President announced his plans for continued action in Iraq. Many people credited with expertise in this area shared their reactions and counter reactions through the media. The dance of opinion is likely to continue the rest of this week.

The quality of this critical moment rests in the question: [...]

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Self-doubt…

George Chapman once said: “Young men think old men are fools; but old men know young men are fools.” This morning, I’m feeling like an young man. Who am I to challenge business’ status quo? Who am I to think I have an answer worth listening to? Why should others listen to me? I’m [...]

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Senior Executive Compensation: a bellwether for Enlightened Business

Senior executives and corporate boards are beginning to be held to account for their ethically questionable practice of extraordinary executive compensation. Shareholders increasingly are demanding rational explanations for how senior executive compensation – in some cases at multiple hundreds of times greater than rank and file employees – are justified especially when the corporation performs [...]

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