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3 Critical CEO Attributes

May 1, 2016

Although different companies may require different qualifications at different times, the following key attributes are essential no matter what the situation. Every CEO must be […]

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The job of the board of directors

March 9, 2014

According to Rick Miller, the role of the corporate director is to be “strategically engaged; operationally distant.”

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Renee’s Rule™: Check references.

May 6, 2012

Memo to Yahoo: Check references.

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Harry and David Update

March 23, 2011

There’s a very tight lid on communications from Harry and David. I don’t know what’s going on inside, but here are some things I do […]

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I’m on THESTREET.COM

October 18, 2010

Today, TheStreet.com published an article by me, “5 Biggest Business Mistakes.” You can read it by clicking here. I sent an email to some of […]

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Blockbuster

May 8, 2010

I am not a Blockbuster expert and don’t know any of the players personally, but the situation has caught my attention. First, Gregory Meyer, who […]

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Renee’s Rule™- There is no subsitute for common sense

March 4, 2009

It seems like every minute a new book with the “latest” business “secrets” hits the market.  In reality, however, running a business profitably and well […]

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