Author Archives: Carmen Madrid

Employee Conflict: Do Today’s Workers Know How to Lose Gracefully?

“Conflict in the workplace can be a healthy and positive thing for your company,” Forbes contributor David Roth writes in a recent column. “It means you have a variety of personality types, each with their own way of approaching problems… … Continue reading

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The Power of “Well Done”

Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm. Inspirational words such as these from Winston Churchill can be a beacon in our lesser inspired moments. And, if you’re like me, moments of cloudiness try to creep … Continue reading

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“All Things Being Equal…” (But They Shouldn’t Be)

We knew when we published Eddy Kay’s Thriving in the Shadow of Giants: How to Find Success as an Independent Retailer back in 2000 that his message for independent business owners was one with long legs. Twelve years later, Kay’s … Continue reading

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Mr. Good News Comes A’Calling–or, How We Came Up With the Good News About Retailing Name

As we approach our 10th anniversary, we’ve been talking a good deal about the early days at The Armarium Press. One of the questions we’ve been asked most over the years (other than “so, what is an armarium?”) is how … Continue reading

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