Critical Mass for Business

Ken Keller: Understand the value of a company’s human capital

2011-12-06T10:27:00.000-08:00

Ken Keller: Understand the value of a company’s human capital

New Website goes live!

2011-11-30T07:50:00.000-08:00

Our long awaited redesigned website is now live! Doug and I are very pleased with the new site as it will give us new functionality and ways to share content, information and ideas with our business community.

Thanks to Hector Garcia of MBN Design and Amy/Cody Fletcher of Flip Studios for their outstanding design vision and technical skills to make this new website a reality.

For anyone who has created a new website or redesigned an existing site, you know the challenge contained within the task and thanks to Amy, Cody and Hector our new site is now a reality.

I hope you will take a minute and visit our new site soon! www.criticalmassforbusiness.com

Ken Keller: A few end-of-the-year questions for your company

2011-11-29T08:10:00.000-08:00

My friend Ken Keller's latest article on reflecting on 2011! Ken's article is short and contains thought-provoking questions business owners and CEOs can use to take an assessment of 2011 and plan for 2012. I hope you will have the time to read it.

Ken Keller: A few end-of-the-year questions for your company

An Interesting Thanksgiving Story

2011-11-25T08:07:00.000-08:00

I read this version of Thanksgiving this morning and thought it might be interesting for others to read as well.

The Real First Thanksgiving

CEO Guiding Principles II Coming Soon!

2011-11-23T10:16:00.000-08:00

Today and this weekend I am working on the next edition our Critical Mass: The Power of CEO Guiding Principles. It will be released in time for the holidays and will make a great stocking stuffer or gift for any business person.

Having a guiding principle has proven to be a competitive advantage and a powerful way for the top executive to communicate a deeper sense for what the company believes to be important.

Guiding Principles are an important part of the company's culture and helps to build a differentiated and unique position in the marketplace.

I would encourage any top executive, CEO, business owner or entrepreneur to consider what your guiding principle is and for inspiration from your peers check out our book at Amazon.com.

TEDxIrvine Event November 17th

2011-11-12T10:07:00.000-08:00

One of our peer group members Michelle Patterson is the organizing force behind a TEDxIrvine event later this month and I wanted to give you information about this event.

TEDxIrvine events are designed to be an evening that brings together thinkers and doers from Orange County.

The event is November 17^th from 6PM to 9PM and the registration fee is a true bargain ($45)!

One of our peer group members Jenny Ross will be one of the featured speakers. Jenny’s goal is “to show people how much fun and how easy a healthy lifestyle can be.” http://tedxirvine.org/jenny-ross/

We hope you will be able to join us on November 17^th for this great event at an amazing venue.

Register here: http://register.eventcomplete.com/index.php?option=com_chronocontact&Itemid=2&event=TED

The Law of Unintended Consequences

2011-11-06T11:07:00.000-08:00

This article was written in 2008 by Jeff Harding and I came across it on the website of The Daily Capitalist.

The Law of Unintended Consequences

I am interested in articles that explore the "unintended consequences" of decisions.

This article touches on aspects of unintended consequences which contributed to the mortgage crisis.

Bloomberg the Mentor

2011-11-05T16:07:00.000-07:00

Great show on Bloomberg TV that matches entrepreneurs with successful mentors.

Jim Koch CEO of Boston Beer Company said "Don't risk what you have to get what you don't need."

Sounds like good advice!

Critical Mass The Radio Show November 1, 2011

2011-11-05T14:36:00.000-07:00

Critical Mass The Radio Show November 1, 2011

Professor for a Day

2011-11-03T08:19:00.000-07:00

Today I have the opportunity to speak with students at the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at California State University Fullerton.

I enjoy this experience each year as the energy and excitement of the students reminds me our future will be in good hands.

Co-founder of Vans shoes dies

2011-10-28T18:01:00.000-07:00

Co-fo under of Vans shoes dies The Orange County Register

Roger Cohen to appear on Critical Mass The Radio Show at 4pm today

2011-10-25T15:53:00.001-07:00

Roger Cohen will be my guest today on Critical Mass The Radio Show at 4 PM on www.OCTalkRadio.net. Roger will be discussing his firm that he created out of the pain and frustrations encountered while managing complex transactions as a corporate attorney.

Jackie Bird of Epic Timepieces on Critical Mass: The Radio Show

2011-10-25T07:17:00.000-07:00

Here is the podcast in case you did not have a chance to hear Jackie Bird of Epic Timepieces discuss starting a business with a philanthropic mission.

Jackie and her husband Jeff started Epic Timepieces after a trip to Haiti to help with the earthquake recovery effort.

Listen to their powerful story and join the Epic Movement.

Critical Mass: October 11, 2011

Diane Altwies to Speak at PMI Global Congress 2011

2011-10-24T11:15:00.000-07:00

One of our members Diane Altwies, CEO of Core Performance Concepts will be presenting this week at the PMI Global Congress 2011 in Dallas Texas.

We are proud of Diane for being selected to speak at this prestigious conference.

Diane's talk titled: Steering the Ship-Project Management Process for the RIGHT Person will help the attendees understand how to determine which processes need to be implemented for optimal results.

It is great to see Diane sharing her experience with the attendees. I have the opportunity each month in her peer group to witness her passion for building the project management skills within her client firms.

The PMI Congress is a three-day event where attendees gather the know-how and inspiration needed to succeed. Educational sessions and networking opportunities connect peers to discuss common issues, innovative solutions and best practices.

Today's Critical Mass: The Radio Show Guests

2011-10-18T15:20:00.000-07:00

Ron Stein, Vice President of PTS Staffing will be on the show to discuss his family-owned business which focuses on providing engineering and professional staffing solutions. Listen and learn from Ron the power of focusing on a defined niche to business success.

David Gosselin, CPA at DBB McKennon will share his "The Top 10 Financial Issues CEOs Should be Worried About".

Listen live at 4pm today at www.OCTalkRadio.net