Sound Advice: CEO Survival Guide

Here is an abundant amount of unconventional wisdom for succeeding in a downturn and how behavior matters.

Discover it at Harvard Business Online Guide.

Survey of Interest: What Do You Think of Different Generations?

A recent survey by Harris Interactive conducted for Charles Schwab and Age Wave asked almost 4,000 Americans aged 21 to 83 what they thought of different generations.

Specifically, they were asked about people aged 13 to 31 or Generation Y; those aged 32 to 43 or Generation X, Baby Boomers, aged 44 to 62; the "Silent Generation," aged 63 to 83; and the "Greatest Generation," aged 84 or older.

The results show how very differently people view the different generations, with many people holding strong positive and negative opinions about them.

Here's a look at Table 1:Fascinating results. See whether you agree or disagree. Find out more here. And, as always, weigh in with your two cents. We're ready!

Event of Interest: 2008 PINK Conference Series

PINK magazine has a fabulous conference coming up on September 24 at the InterContinental Hotel downtown Chicago.

For more information and to register, visit here (look for Chicago).

Line up includes:

MODERATOR: Mary Lou Quinlan, founder and CEO, Just Ask a Woman

Candace Bushnell, author, Sex and the City and Lipstick Jungle

Carol B. Tome, chief financial officer and executive vice president of corporate services, The Home Depot

Carol L. Bernick, chairman of the board, Alberto-Culver

Mary Dillon, executive vice president and global chief marketing officer, McDonald's

Christie Hefner, chairman and CEO, Playboy Enterprises

Website of Interest: ecorner

Browse the ecorner: Stanford University's Entrepreneurship Corner brought to you by Stanford Technology Ventures Program and discover popular videos, podcasts and speakers -- all on the subject of building a business. Find something that suits your needs.

Try this video on for size:

Tips for Entrepreneurs (by Larry Page and Eric Schmidt, Google -- 2002).

Tip #1: Just don't settle. Especially with employees, it is very important to find great people you are compatible with.

Do you find this to be true? Google sure has.

Event: WBDC Chicago Annual Conference

We had the wonderful opportunity to exhibit at the Women's Business Development Center Chicago 22nd Annual Entrepreneurial Woman's Conference where the Women Presidents' Organization has been a longstanding partner for many years.

Several WPO Chicago members attended, networked, shared ideas, brainstormed, served as workshop experts and had some good old-fashioned fun.

In case you missed us (Booth No. 519), feel free to give us a call or send us an email to let us know how we can help you. Information can be found on the right sidebar of our blog.

We look forward to hearing from you.