Employers recognize that the value in tying awards to performance, as opposed to the holidays, better connects employees to the read more

Employers recognize that the value in tying awards to performance, as opposed to the holidays, better connects employees to the company's goals and objectives, eliminates 'entitlement' issues, and leads to increased productivity and improved business results.

People had expected everyone to miss the quarter so it's not surprising that they missed. Market conditions are especially challenging read more

People had expected everyone to miss the quarter so it's not surprising that they missed. Market conditions are especially challenging for some of these companies, and they are now getting down to a point where they can drive a profitable business model.

Right from the beginning, ... he said, 'You should do all your routines in that voice.' And I said, 'But read more

Right from the beginning, ... he said, 'You should do all your routines in that voice.' And I said, 'But I can't stand that voice.' And he said, 'But it's funny. It makes people laugh.'

When a team goes through a streak like we're on, it's real easy to lose confidence.

When a team goes through a streak like we're on, it's real easy to lose confidence.

It doesn't mean you have to do that (grant a waiver) for every Tom, Dick and Harry that comes in read more

It doesn't mean you have to do that (grant a waiver) for every Tom, Dick and Harry that comes in here. We don't want to become a casino.

Although, I am proud of all my Symphonies as they all have something special to say, my particular favourite is read more

Although, I am proud of all my Symphonies as they all have something special to say, my particular favourite is the Fifth. As the great Mahler expert Donald Mitchell said that if Mahler had written another Symphony, it would have been my Fifth!

We have no idea how to classify ourselves. We pull from everything -- rock, hardcore, punk, indie.

We have no idea how to classify ourselves. We pull from everything -- rock, hardcore, punk, indie.

I was real pleased how we held our composure, and I'm disappointed we couldn't come out with a win.

I was real pleased how we held our composure, and I'm disappointed we couldn't come out with a win.

Linda was a very private person. The accolades she received were not something she sought out.

Linda was a very private person. The accolades she received were not something she sought out.