...Paull Weber; Louis Andre Geneste; Julia Connell Purpose – This paper aims to identify and empirically test whether growth preparedness and success perceptions are important, discriminating small business owner (SBO) characteristics that influence strategic direction. The intended outcome...

..., observing, reflecting, and making meaning apart from the need for a quick solution and its potentially distorting pressure. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Arts Leadership Creative thinking Training Perception Richard Serra, the American sculptor, has said: “I believe...

... in their deliberations. He draws from his experience to debunk some of the popular wisdom surrounding “big‐time public relations.” Foremost among these myths is the broadly held notion that “perception is reality” followed closely by the advice that “a strong offense is the best defense.” On the contrary, Martin uses...