WORLD'S MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES

With all the economic gloom and doom, it is helpful to remember that there are still many well run companies in the world.

Fortune Magazine has two good articles World's Most Admired Companies in the March 16 edition and the 100 Best Companies to Work For.

The March 16 article states that across 20 countries, 62% of respondents say that they trust business less than a year ago. In the USA, trust in business is even lower than it was after the Enron scandal and the dot com bust.

But, let's get back to the good news. Well run companies. Hooray! Even banks and auto companies were on the list of most admired companies! Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, JP MorganChase, Toyota, BMW, and Honda. Google is the No.1 in the 100 Best Companies list.

What do these best companies have in common?

Talent, innovation, and financial strength.They focus on identifying and developing talent throughout the organization.

In a word, LEADERSHIP!