We are starting to see the dawning of recognition for the need to invest in American businesses with 2-3% increases in venture capital to fuel innovation, which is good news for America. The sad news of Steve Jobs passing has had one positive effect of all of us reflecting on his entrepreneurial energy, even as he faced death. Our last installment of Tribal Leadership is intended to stir our individual thinking and our attitudes about work and how we choose to communicate and act. Do you show up as a victim or as viewing what you do as a noble cause, as Steve Jobs evidently chose to do in his quest for innovation, love of life and those he loved.

To fuel your personal productivity, we offer another group of innovative apps for the iPhone. With the release of the iPhone 4s, the buzz is around "Siri", the personal assistant. Apple reports 4 million new iPhones were sold in 3 days. And a cautionary message of flu prevention, we hope will keep you, your co-workers and family healthy through the flu season.

All the best, 

Janet

Janet Amirault,
President/CEO