Are you interested? The interesting thing I am interested in talking about is … (drum roll) … interest. Particularly finance charges. In the construction industry, finance charges are a topic many walk carefully around, while others, like yours…
All of us start our careers as a new professional with little-to-no experience, hungry for educationand excited for what lies ahead. Mentorship is the bedrock of professional growth and developmentin the modern workplace. It is the bridge between experience and…
A few years I snuck into another trade group that was not affiliated with NACM. Shhh, I’m not cheating on NACM. Our marriage is still safe. I’ve been in many other groups over the years, like the Association of Credit…
Associations, like the National Association of Credit Management (NACM), play a pivotal role in fostering professional development by serving as hubs for networking, knowledge exchange, and collectivegrowth. In the modern landscape, the role of association members has evolved significantly. Activeinvolvement,…
One of my favorite things about being in credit … other than the fact I’m not in sales … is weapons. Yeah, weapons. No, not the Second Amendment stuff, but weapons that help me do my job. I was thinking…
Something rare is happening, and no, I don’t mean me being quiet, though that is rare indeed. But it’s something else. As you know, I write pretty regularly in this newsletter, but it isn’t often I get to tell you…
Networking builds connections and relationships with other professionals. It is a mutually beneficial exchange between both parties—providing opportunities for business growth, career growth and new partnerships. Communication is everything. And how you communicate plays a big role in successful networking.…
Successful business leaders are supposed to mentor and encourage their employees. They are meant care about their team’s wellbeing and support them whenever possible. But not all leaders have the best intentions. Research shows the Dark Triad—narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism…
The email looked like many emails. And it was from a fellow worker I had no qualms with.But before I even read the message, I was a little offended. The message itself was innocuous, and simply answered some questions I…
With all apologies to Afred E. Neuman (and I know this dates me!), is there a recession under way at the moment? Is there going to be one in 2023? If so, how deep and how long? These are the…
