Types of power
By staff WriterPosition - People in leadership positions have more power than those in lower positions. Knowledge or expertise - The more experience you have, the more power you bring to the table. Character or ethics - If people trust you, they're
January 13, 2008
He NoticedHe noticed. You know the situation has to be pretty serious when President Bush acknowledges, as he did last week, that the United States is ...
January 09, 2008
The Best Recruiting Tool EverIn my experience, working with interns has always been a great idea for established advisors. Not only are you giving back by helping to train...
January 08, 2008
Lloyd E. SpragueCurian Capital LLC has appointed Lloyd E. Sprague divisional vice president for the Eastern region. Sprague will be responsible for managing a team of 15 external and internal regional business consultants, and overseeing educational and training
January 08, 2008
Preventing identity theftDon't carry your Social Security card in your wallet. Shred banking and credit information before throwing it away. Don't leave outgoing mail in your mailbox with the flag up. Check for people who might be listening when communic
January 08, 2008
Rick JohnsonRick Johnson, president of PolicyOptions, recently announced that the company has obtained a viatical settlement broker's license in Ohio. The company is now able to conduct life settlement transactions in 42 states and the District of Columbia. In
January 08, 2008
Financial advocate for the familyOne of the biggest problems for advisors is overcoming client stereotypes. Clients tend to put advisors in a "box" based on their preconceived notion of the service provided and only share what they think appropriate. When they need
January 08, 2008
What Do the Big Firms Want in an Advisor?I'd like to deviate a bit from my journey and talk about a rarely discussed topic. Your opinion on the matter would be particularly interesting,...
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