This book is a collection of practical writings on business and management topics and is a companion to “Management Briefs: Management and Leadership Theory Made Simple.” These writings originally appeared in the business section of the local newspaper in Abilene, Texas, . Using examples from movies, books, sports, and everyday experiences, they are designed to introduce readers to a variety of business topics in a concise, fun, and interesting manner. This volume should be useful to professional and aspiring managers as well as to students of management and business