by Jim Wanserski | Jan 7, 2015 | Best Practices, Business Ethics, Leadership
According to the Press, various pundits, and politicians…“words matter.” Depending upon who is saying them, however, words can either clearly resonate…or conversely…simply ring hollow. The two things which add weight to someone’s words are: that thing called...
by Jim Wanserski | Sep 29, 2014 | Best Practices
If you have followed politics over the last decade or so, and know the history of 9-11, you therefore know who Rudy Giuliani is. Though I am not particularly fond of politicians in business (maybe the other way around is more acceptable), the former mayor of...
by Jim Wanserski | Nov 5, 2013 | Best Practices, Business Ethics, Uncovering Fraud
At some point in time, each of us has gained a full ration of “in the chair” experiences, worked for more than a few companies and bosses, seen the style and effectiveness of great mentors and parents and teachers…and leaders. We’ve built a history of how best...
by Jim Wanserski | Oct 1, 2013 | Best Practices, Competition, Lessons Learned
You’ve seen quotes (even) in this blog space on a host of basic lessons-learned. “The data tells you where to spend your time,” or “blocking and tackling,” “focus on the fundamentals,” and “inquisitiveness causes action” as just a few. We all have our own experiences...
by Jim Wanserski | Jun 17, 2013 | Best Practices, Business Ethics, Fraud Prevention, Leadership, Lessons Learned, Uncovering Fraud
One need not look too far to recall historical studies warning us of an increasing likelihood of fraud events in government. Common-sense rationale stipulates that in competitive pursuits, companies doing fraud ultimately get caught: they experience diminished...
by Jim Wanserski | Apr 23, 2013 | Best Practices, Business Ethics, Fraud Investigations, Lessons Learned
Long ago a good friend, businessman, associate, highly-ethical person in my network clued me into the obvious: most times the secret to performance and success “is just blocking and tackling.” Now in these days of: consultant-speak, nuanced-solutions, follow-the-herd...
