Business Explained, By Stever Robbins

Is Social Networking a Tragedy of the Commons? I’m starting to think so. They’re pretty cool. They let you share yourself and your life with your friends. You find out more about them, they find out more about you, you swap cool stuff. Life is good. And therein lies the problem. Life is so good […] The post Will the Tragedy of the Commons doom social networking? appeared first on Stever Robbins.

The love of money isn't the root of all evil; arithmetic is the root of all evil. More specifically, counting. Learn how the Oft Acclaimed management tool of counting stuff just might be destroying your life. The post Is Love of Counting is the Root of All Evil? appeared first on Stever Robbins.

I'd like to share with you a LinkedIn exchange I had on the topic of whether Being Nice is a good business strategy. The post From LinkedIn: Is it good business to screw people? Or should I be “nice”? appeared first on Stever Robbins.

The Consulting Firms of the world seem to win the recruiting game, hands-down. It's not because of money, though; it's because they treat recruiting as seriously as sales. The post Are you as good at recruiting as you are at sales? appeared first on Stever Robbins.

It sounds easy: my client wanted to think more strategically. isn't that the hot buzzword? "Strategic thinking." Oooh! Sexy. There's only one problem: what, exactly, does it mean? The post What is Strategy, anyway? appeared first on Stever Robbins.

Ever found yourself resisting change? Read about how to overcome it or listen to the podcast here. The post Overcoming your own change resistance appeared first on Stever Robbins.

We’re taught that overhead in business is a bad thing. But is it really? My self-esteem depends on the answer… The post The Joys of Overhead (why overhead isn’t necessarily bad) appeared first on Stever Robbins.

What’s the difference between profit and cash flow? Often, it’s the difference between success and bankruptcy. Before we begin, let’s use clear language. I won’t say “income” because different people mean different things by that word. I’ll say “revenue” to mean money that comes in from selling a product or service. Imagine two kids who […] The post Profit and Cash Flow Explained appeared first on Stever Robbins.

What does a Chief Information Officer do, anyway? This podcast will help you understand the job. The post What does a CIO do, anyway? appeared first on Stever Robbins.

Be careful when making promises, even if you don’t mean it. Trust is the foundation of relationships. See the transcript here. The post Promises, Promotions, and Trust: Building Relationships appeared first on Stever Robbins.