What’s one productive way of spending a few hours during a 20 hour plane ride to China? Read a fascinating new business strategy and business leadership book about Chinese-American business leader Andrea Jung, the former CEO of Avon. Written by my dear friend and colleague Debbie Himsel, Beauty Queen is an excellent and impactful read for anyone thinking about business strategy and business leadership on a global basis.

From Urban Dictionary: “2000-and-late,” Meaning something or someone is late to the party. Originally used in the rap song "Boom Boom Pow" by the Black Eyed Peas. I finally bought my first iPhone. #2000-and-late

As a business consultant to more than 30 different Fortune 500 organizations, one of the most interesting things that I experience is watching the hypocrisy of business organizations when it comes to the selling process, particularly cold calling.

Measuring the competency gap through business simulations

 Recently, Advantexe  was awarded a registered trademark for our Competency Assessment tool – and latest intellectual property - The Gap Map®. It was an exciting achievement for us; but not as exciting as designing, developing, and delivering an intense competency derivation process and Gap Map® Assessment Center for one of our newest clients in the healthcare industry.