Executives today are making quality management a focal point in their operations and as a result, the role of the chief quality officer (CQO) is gaining ground in both popularity and relevance.

President Obama was recently quoted in a CBS news article as saying that if he could change anything about his presidency, it would be to tell more stories. That got me thinking. Could “storyteller” really be a legitimate role for a leader?

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A new report by a national committee of U.S.

In a business climate where only the best companies survive and thrive, one thing is clear: You must avoid the stupid stuff. You must eliminate the things that leave customers and employees scratching their heads, frustrated, and mystified.