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In this edition of the Business Review, Director of the Center for Non-profit leadership and service, Dr. Stan Madden, discusses how members of non-profit organizations change upon taking a leadership role.

In this edition of the Business Review, Charles Fifield, Sales Coach at the Hankamer School of Business, discusses sales processes and why they are critical for business success.

In this edition of the Business Review, Charles Fifield, Sales Coach at the Hankamer School of Business, discusses why attitude is important and its role in the sales process.

In this edition of the Business Review, Dr. Andrea Dixon, Executive Director of the Keller Center for Research and the Center for Professional Selling, discusses the Personal Touch Portfolio and how a focus on current customers may result in decreased time to generate new business.

In this edition of the Business Review, Director of the Center for Non-profit leadership and service, Dr. Stan Madden, explains the benefits of marketing for non-profit organizations.

Get a feel for the typical class a student at Hankamer experiences in Dr. Blaine McCormick's Introduction to Business course.

In this edition of the Business Review, Professor of Management, Dr. Dawn Carlson, discusses work and family balance and new research she has conducted on how your work life can benefit your family life and visa versa.

In this edition of the Business Review, Director of the Center for Non-profit leadership and service, Dr. Stan Madden, discusses why the non-profit sector is experiencing a growth spurt.

In this edition of the Business Review, Director of the Center for Non-profit leadership and service, Dr. Stan Madden, explains the how non-profit organizations are increasingly being viewed as a valuable source of community.

In this edition of the Business Review, Professor of Marketing, Dr. James Roberts, defines the ingredients of self-control and the role they play in managing one's personal finances

In this edition of the Business Review, Professor of Accounting, Dr. Gia Chevis, discusses the latest developments concerning the CEO/worker wage gap.

In this edition of the Business Review, Professor of Marketing, Dr. James Roberts, discusses the effect of materialism on a person's overall satisfaction with quality of life.

In this edition of the Business Review, Professor of Accounting, Dr. Gia Chevis, discusses the latest developments in International Financial Reporting Standards.

In this edition of the Business Review, Professor of Accounting, Dr. Paul Erickson, discusses how the location in which you choose to retire can be beneficial or detrimental depending on the tax laws of that state.

In this edition of the Business Review, CJ Jackson provides five lessons learned since leaving Baylor as noted by Godfrey Sullivan, CEO of Splunk, in the Baylor Business Review.

Chuck Fifield, who teaches and coaches professional selling and marketing at Baylor, says that personal selling is more than a transaction - it's a cyclical process. Professor Fifield writes about his findings in the most recent Keller Research Report, published by the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University. In this podcast, Professor Fifield takes a page from Stephen Covey and gives us his 7 Habits for Highly Effective Personal Selling

Before he became a patriot and founding father, Benjamin Franklin was a businessman. In this audio series "This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin," Dr. Blaine McCormick takes a closer look at Benjamin Franklin's business years offering insight and motivation for today's business leaders. In this segment for late June, McCormick explains Franklin's thoughts on healthcare and board games.

Chuck Fifield, who teaches and coaches professional selling and marketing at Baylor, says that personal selling is more than a transaction - it's a cyclical process. Professor Fifield writes about his findings in the most recent Keller Research Report, published by the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University. Today, he tells us the most important things those in personal selling should know.

Before he became a patriot and founding father, Benjamin Franklin was a businessman. In this audio series "This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin," Dr. Blaine McCormick takes a closer look at Benjamin Franklin's business years offering insight and motivation for today's business leaders. In this segment for late May, McCormick explains how Dr Pepper, Frosted Flakes and secret recipes apply to Franklin’s family business.

Before he became a patriot and founding father, Benjamin Franklin was a businessman. In this audio series "This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin," Dr. Blaine McCormick takes a closer look at Benjamin Franklin's business years offering insight and motivation for today's business leaders. In this segment for early May, Franklin has snakes on his mind and uses them as a symbolic call for unified effort as well as proposing them as a potential "gift" for the British.

Before he became a patriot and founding father, Benjamin Franklin was a businessman. In this audio series "This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin," Dr. Blaine McCormick takes a closer look at Benjamin Franklin's business years offering insight and motivation for today's business leaders. This segment is for late April.

Before he became a patriot and founding father, Benjamin Franklin was a businessman. In this audio series "This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin," Dr. Blaine McCormick takes a closer look at Benjamin Franklin's business years offering insight and motivation for today's business leaders. This segment is for early April.

Before he became a patriot and founding father, Benjamin Franklin was a businessman. In this audio series "This Month in the Life of Benjamin Franklin," Dr. Blaine McCormick takes a closer look at Benjamin Franklin's business years offering insight and motivation for today's business leaders. This segment is for early March.

It's no surprise to anyone who pays attention to the news that the U.S. housing market is depressed, which means real estate agents face some serious challenges. Dr. Chris Pullig, professor of Marketing and director of the Keller Center for Residential Real Estate Sales and Marketing, talks about the results of his research in this area. What should real estate agents do in a market like this to continue to generate leads and convert them to sales?

Do you Twitter? Now you can follow the Business School on Twitter. Follow Baylor_Business to receive up-to-the moment tweets on all of the news items from Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business.

This is one of a series of conversations with Dr. Charles North, associate professor of economics, on issues he writes about with Bob Smietana in their new book "Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith." Many faith-based organizations advocate a “living wage.” What are the effects of increasing minimum wage? In this segment, Dr. North discusses the unintended consequences that can result from an increase in the minimum wage.

Many Christians care about the environment because we are called to be stewards of God's creation and to love our neighbors. But what can Christians do to make a difference? Is polluting a sin? Are schemes like "cap and trade" good solutions?

You’ve probably heard the old adage “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” Does it follow that the road to economic hell paved with good intentions? This is one of a series of conversations with Dr. Charles North, associate professor of economics, on issues he writes about with Bob Smietana in their new book "Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith." In this segment, Dr. North discusses family values… specifically marriage. What is the economic power of marriage? What does “family friendly” mean, and what locations really are family friendly?

GAS PRICES -- This is one of a series of conversations with Dr. Charles North, associate professor of economics, on issues he writes about with Bob Smietana in their new book "Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith."

Recently Joshua Eisenman, a political scientist and a Fellow in Asia Studies at the American Foreign Policy Council, spoke at Baylor’s Global Business Forum, which explored China and the World Economy. China has realized impressive results by using government and party relations in Africa, according to Eisenman. China has developing interests in Africa, and the political and economic come together.

Recently Dr. Gabdygapar S. Seitkassimov, a professor of economy and rector of the Kazakh University of Economy, Finance and International Trade in Astana, Kazakhstan, spoke at Baylor’s Global Business Forum, which explored China and the World Economy. According to Seitkassimov, The border between Kazakhstan and China is a busy place due to the geography of the region and because of China's demand for natural resources.

Recently Dr. Mauricio Moreira, who is the head of research for the Integration and Trade Sector of the Inter-American Development Bank, spoke at Baylor’s Global Business Forum, which explored China and the World Economy. China and Latin American countries can improve their trade relationship, said Moreira. Right now, Latin America is providing China with the natural resources China lacks.

Recently Dr. Penelope Prime, professor of economics at Mercer University, spoke at Baylor’s Global Business Forum, which explored China and the World Economy. Prime said that timing is not everything, but that, plus the hard work of the Chinese, account for its rise in the global marketplace.

Recently Dr. Wolfgang Klenner, professor of East Asian Economics at the Ruhr–Universität Bochum in Germany spoke at Baylor’s Global Business Forum, which explored China in the World Economy. Klenner said that China's image among Europeans is changing and that this changing view comes from the sub-prime meltdown in the United States.

Patricia Schubert-Barnes, founder of Sister Schubert's Homemade Rolls, recently spoke to Baylor faculty, alumni and students as part of the Ben H. Williams Distinguished Speakers Series. Barnes began selling her homemade rolls in 1989 at her small church’s food fair in her Ala. hometown. Today, packages of Sister Schubert’s frozen rolls fill supermarket shelves across the country.

If a leader is ethical, does that behavior affect his organization? If so, how? And if he leads by serving others first, how are employees affected? And are ethical leadership and servant leadership connected in the behaviors they produce? Professors Mitch Neubert and Dawn Carlson studied those questions as part of research they conducted on ethics and servant leadership. They discovered that ethical leadership does indeed lead to better performance in the workplace and that servant-leadership leads to more creative behavior on the part of employees.

Sharon Allen, chairman of the board for Deloitte & Touche, recently spoke to a crowd of students, executives and alumni as part of the Dale P. Jones Business Ethics Forum and the Ben H. Williams Distinguished Speaker Series. Allen says the balance of work and life is crucial to building strong character. According to a poll conducted by Harris Interactive for Deloitte, 91 percent of adulst believe employees will act ethically at work when they have a good work/life balance. And the top factor that influences employee conduct? 42 percent say it's the behavior of management and 35 percent say the behavior of their direct supervisor.

Sharon Allen, chairman of the board for Deloitte & Touche, recently spoke to a crowd of students, executives and alumni as part of the Dale P. Jones Business Ethics Forum and the Ben H. Williams Distinguished Speaker Series. Allen discussed the difference between ethics and compliance. Allen said her firm focuses on converting code into culture so the employees live and work by the code of ethics and understand the high expectations that must be met in an organization built on values.

Sharon Allen, chairman of the board for Deloitte & Touche, recently spoke to a crowd of students, executives and alumni as part of the Dale P. Jones Business Ethics Forum and the Ben H. Williams Distinguished Speaker Series. Allen explained how visible our decisions are in today’s world. A decision that may be hardly considered at the time – say, something posted on the internet Or perhaps a white lie told in the heat of the moment, can be something you regret later.

As a senior manager at MCI, and with a meritorious employment history, Walt Pavlo was responsible for the billing and collection of nearly $1 billion in monthly revenue for MCI’s carrier finance division. In 1996, Pavlo, one member of his staff and a business associate outside of MCI perpetrated a fraud involving seven customers of MCI.

Benjamin Franklin was one of Colonial America's most successful entrepreneurs. In his autobiography, Franklin noted that one of his purposes for publishing the almanacks was to help people better manage their business affairs. Dr. Blaine McCormick, associate dean and professor of Management at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, likes to think of his almanacks as the Colonial business school.

Benjamin Franklin was one of Colonial America's most successful entrepreneurs. In his autobiography, Franklin noted that one of his purposes for publishing the almanacks was to help people better manage their business affairs. Dr. Blaine McCormick, associate dean and professor of Management at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, likes to think of his almanacks as the Colonial business school.

Benjamin Franklin was one of Colonial America's most successful entrepreneurs. In his autobiography, Franklin noted that one of his purposes for publishing the almanacks was to help people better manage their business affairs. Dr. Blaine McCormick, associate dean and professor of Management at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, likes to think of his almanacks as the Colonial business school.

Benjamin Franklin was one of Colonial America's most successful entrepreneurs. In his autobiography, Franklin noted that one of his purposes for publishing the almanacks was to help people better manage their business affairs. Dr. Blaine McCormick, associate dean and professor of Management at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, likes to think of his almanacks as the Colonial business school.

Spurred by things he observed in his role as a forensic economist in the courtroom, Dr. Kent Gilbreath, professor of Economics at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, recently wrote the "The Coming Perfect Economic Storm." In the paper, Dr. Gilbreath identifies major trends in the U.S. economy that are converging on our economic horizon. This is the final segment in this series. This week, Dr. Gilbreath provides tips on how to prepare for the coming storm.

Spurred by things he observed in his role as a forensic economist in the courtroom, Dr. Kent Gilbreath, professor of Economics at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, recently wrote the "The Coming Perfect Economic Storm." In the paper, Dr. Gilbreath identifies major trends in the U.S. economy that are converging on our economic horizon. We'll explore those trends in a series of segments over the coming weeks. This week, he discusses globalization and job loss

Spurred by things he observed in his role as a forensic economist in the courtroom, Dr. Kent Gilbreath, professor of Economics at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, recently wrote the "The Coming Perfect Economic Storm." In the paper, Dr. Gilbreath identifies major trends in the U.S. economy that are converging on our economic horizon. We'll explore those trends in a series of segments over the coming weeks. This week, he discusses a tax that may surprise several people in the middle class soon: the Alternative Minimum Tax.

Spurred by things he observed in his role as a forensic economist in the courtroom, Dr. Kent Gilbreath, professor of Economics at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, recently wrote the "The Coming Perfect Economic Storm." In the paper, Dr. Gilbreath identifies major trends in the U.S. economy that are converging on our economic horizon. We'll explore those trends in a series of segments over the coming weeks. This week, he discusses working and the labor force.

Spurred by things he observed in his role as a forensic economist in the courtroom, Dr. Kent Gilbreath, professor of Economics at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, recently wrote the "The Coming Perfect Economic Storm." In the paper, Dr. Gilbreath identifies major trends in the U.S. economy that are converging on our economic horizon. We'll explore those trends in a series of segments over the coming weeks. This week, he discusses retiring.

Spurred by things he observed in his role as a forensic economist in the courtroom, Dr. Kent Gilbreath, professor of Economics at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, recently wrote the "The Coming Perfect Economic Storm." In the paper, Dr. Gilbreath identifies major trends in the U.S. economy that are converging on our economic horizon. We'll explore those trends in a series of segments over the coming weeks. This week, he discusses the decline in personal savings and increase in personal debt.

Spurred by things he observed in his role as a forensic economist in the courtroom, Dr. Kent Gilbreath, professor of Economics at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, recently wrote the "The Coming Perfect Economic Storm." In the paper, Dr. Gilbreath identifies five major trends in the U.S. economy that are converging on our economic horizon. We'll explore those trends in a series of segments over the coming weeks. This week, he discusses trends in labor force participation.

Spurred by things he observed in his role as a forensic economist in the courtroom, Dr. Kent Gilbreath, professor of Economics at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, recently wrote the "The Coming "Perfect Economic Storm." In the paper, Dr. Gilbreath identifies five major trends in the U.S. economy that are converging on our economic horizon. We'll explore those trends in a series of segments over the coming weeks. This week, he discusses trends in personal and family incomes.

Spurred by things he observed in his role as a forensic economist in the courtroom, Dr. Kent Gilbreath, professor of Economics at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, recently wrote the "The Coming "Perfect Economic Storm." In the paper, Dr. Gilbreath identifies major trends in the U.S. economy that are converging on our economic horizon. We'll explore those trends in a series of segments over the coming weeks

Dr. Kevin Johnson discusses the characteristics of the successful entrepreneurial venture in a corporation.

Dr. James Roberts discusses his research findings about those who are self-employed.

Dr. Mitch Neubert explains his research findings that show how one team member can affect the entire group's performance.

This year marked the fifth anniversary of the demise of two companies -- Arthur Andersen and Enron. Recently, a panel of former executives from these companies spoke out publicly for the first time about their experiences during this key moment in American business history. This podcast highlights remarks by Dr. Vince Kaminski, Professor of Executive Education at Rice University and former Director of Research for Enron; Jack Tompkins, former Andersen partner and former Chief Financial Officer of Enron – he left the company before Ken Lay took over in 1986; and Phil Wedemeyer, Director of Research for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and former Andersen partner.

Recently, Mark McCollum spoke to a crowd of over 100 students, faculty and business leaders on the Baylor campus. McCollum, Chief Accounting Officer at Halliburton, addressed the effectiveness of corporate America's efforts to regaining the public trust. His appearance was part of the Ben H. Williams Distinguished Speakers Series.

Aimee Clement, MBA candidate from Sugarland, is in the Portfolio Practicum class at Baylor University, where 15 students handle one of the largest student-managed investment funds in the nation. Aimee tells us about her stock pick in the Consumer Discretionary sector and why she recommends it.

Joshua Lynn, a senior from Houston majoring in Finance and Economics, is in the Portfolio Practicum class at Baylor University, where 15 students handle one of the largest student-managed investment funds in the nation, currently valued at over $7 million. In the energy sector, Lynn picked Weatherford International stock. He tells us why.

Rachel Woods, Licensed Attorney, Consultant and Founder of Leadership Trek Corporation, tells how to turn attacks into opportunities with negotiation jujitsu.

Rachel Woods, Licensed Attorney, Consultant and Founder of Leadership Trek Corporation, provides some tips for people who avoid conflict.

Dr. Kent Gilbreath, professor of Economics at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, is an expert in the growing field called forensic economics. He explains what it is and gives some example situations.

Dr. Earl Grinols, distinguished professor of Economics, wrote the book Gambling in America: Costs and Benefits. He has provided expert testimony for scores of state legislatures and formerly served as a senior economist for the Executive Office of president Ronald Reagan as well as for the U.S. Treasury. Dr. Grinols,explains how casino gambling’s costs and benefits have been measured and the conclusions that can be drawn.

Serial entreprenuer and Lycos founder Bill Townsend (MBA 2005) discusses the four things he looks for before launching a new business venture.

Dr. Hope Koch, who teaches information systems at Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business, shares her essay about performance in an electronic society.

Daylight Savings Time has traditionally started on the first Sunday of April. However, this year, congress decided to start Daylight Savings Time early – on March 11. Some are calling this a “mini Y2K situation,” referring to computer changes needed prior to the year 2000. Dr. Pati Milligan, professor of Information Systems at Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business explains the impact early daylight savings time may have in our offices and homes and what we can do to prepare for it.

Recently, Ken Blanchard spoke to a crowd of over 400 students, faculty and business leaders on the Baylor campus. Blanchard, best-selling author of books like “The One Minute Manager,” “Raving Fans,” “Servant Leadership,” and “Lead Like Jesus,” talked about the 5 principles of power.

Mark Hurd, Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of Hewlett-Packard, shared five tips he says he tries to incorporate into his daily leadership habits.

Grubbs Infiniti of Euless earned the Founders award in the Texas Family Business of the Year for 2006. George Grubbs the 3rd told us the reasons why his company won the award.

Global Shop Solutions of The Woodlands earned the Well-Managed award in the Texas Family Business of the Year for 2006. Dick Alexander told us the reasons why his company won the award.

First Dallas Holdings Inc. of Dallas earned the Small family business Award in the Texas Family Business of the Year for 2006. Don Hodges tells us the reasons why his company won the award.

Dr. Blaine McCormick shares his essay about how thinly-sliced pickles relate to the art of negotiations.

Dr. Blaine McCormick shares his essay about what hostage negotiations teach us about creating value.

Cedar Eaters of Texas in Boerne earned the Fastest-growing award in the Texas Family Business of the Year for 2006. Stan Higner told us the reasons why his company won the award.

Berry Pullium, with Pullium Pools, talks about why his family won the Medium Family Business award in the Texas Family Business of the Year competition.

Aldrich-Thomas Group, Realtors of Temple earned the Founders award in the Texas Family Business of the Year for 2006. Lloyd Thomas tells us the reasons why his company won the award.

The volume and nature of ethics issues that arise in the face of organizational change.

Blaine McCormick explains research results that show business students don't know much about business history.

Blakie LeCrone talks about identity theft issues.

Blakie LeCrone talks about identity theft issues.

Gia Davis discusses how public corporations manage earnings data.

Blakie LeCrone talks about sexual harrassment in the workplace.

Dr. Kevin Johnson discusses the characteristics of the successful entrepreneur.

Dr. Bill Thomas examines how the accounting reform bill, known as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, has changed the way companies - and their accountants - keep the books.