Source: The Reader I can tell you first hand that there was a great deal of skepticism on the sale of the San Diego Union-Tribune (now renamed U-T San Diego) by the polarizing and controversial real estate baron Doug Manchester with many business leaders I encounter on a daily basis. Many like me were concerned that it marked the second…
First Associates Loan Servicing is a rapidly-growing company that has quickly demonstrated a strong and unique competitive advantage for its services in several markets, but most notably high education/student loans. The company’s proprietary communications platform offers multiple, high quality, effective touch points with the financial institution’s borrowers that improve customer service while, at the same time, lower delinquent payments and…
Rarely do we escape the matrix of the business world without a “person who will remain nameless.” This person acts like they get paid to spew negativity. They’ve perfected a death stare over a smile and make Debbie Downer seem like a relatively engaging person. While you wax poetic, they wane problems. He or she is really not pleasant and for…
Let me start off by saying that I LOVE Paula Dean on the Food Network. I think she’s genuine, funny and a terrific cook. She is also one that carries herself well in almost any circumstance. So I was a bit surprised last week when she confirmed her Type II Diabetes diagnosis and simultaneously endorsed a prescription drug made by…