Archive for 2010

Delivering Happiness

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

By Dean Whittaker

What is it that we all want?  Tony Hseih, Zappos’ CEO and co-founder, tells us in his semi-autobiography, Delivering Happiness, that our ultimate goal in life is to be happy.   (more…)

Wow Your New Business Prospects!

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

By Jami Miedema

Whittaker Associates’ clients are in the business of selling – selling products, services, buildings, and communities. (more…)

A Decade Goes By – Time For Some Reflection

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

By Vidhan Rana

As I was making plans for a New Year’s party, it suddenly struck me that we were moving into a new decade in a few hours. (more…)

People Who Make a Difference

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

By Dean Whittaker

We have all had a helping hand along the way from mentors and teachers.  I was reminded of the role they have played in my life when I received word that one of mine was terminally ill. (more…)

Serving Others

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

By Jami Miedema

The holiday season is here, and again we are reminded to take time to focus on family and friends, the giving of time and resources, and reflecting on the many blessings we’ve been afforded. (more…)

Project Activity Remains Slow as Corporate Profits Increase

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

By Vidhan Rana

According to the U.S. Commerce Department, corporate profits in the country hit an all-time high of $1.659 trillion in the latest quarter. (more…)

Predicting the Future

Friday, October 29th, 2010

By Dean Whittaker

Where does the future come from? How can we predict what will happen next? Does history repeat itself? My quest to predict future began with a question. Why are there cycles in things? (more…)

Fish!

Friday, October 29th, 2010

By Jami Miedema

While rearranging the office this month, I came across the book Fish! by Stephen Lundin, Harry Paul, and John Christensen. I had heard positive reviews from those who had read it, so I was curious to learn what it was all about. (more…)

Nepal: Resilience Amid Chaos

Friday, October 29th, 2010

Vidhan atop the Dharara

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Vidhan Rana, a research analyst at Whittaker Associates and member of our staff since January 2008, moved back to his home country, Nepal, after six years of study and work in the United States. (more…)

What Would Google Do?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

By Dean Whittaker

While attending the International Economic Development Conference Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH I sat in on a panel discussion based upon the book “What Would Google Do.”   (more…)