Now that the resession (or whatever they are calling it) is in full swing, it is time to look at changing things for the better. Despite the challenging times, now is when smart companies expand. Many firms report how they are downsizing due to the economy, but that is EXACTLY what causes prolongs resessions. Smart companies will take the opportunity to gather their resources, make wise moves and grab market share. Of course no large public company would dare take this long range view of things because it will make this quarter’s bottom line look bad. CEOs, in my opinion, have stopped looking out for the company and started looking out for themselves. Since they are essentially guns for hire, they do not have a vested interest in the company. We don’t grow leaders from within, we hire from without - not smart thinking at all. But then again, what would I know about it? I’m just a CEO of a small business watching investment dry up and companies faluter because they do get what business is anymore. It is sad.