Articles by Tom Sutherland

• Tom Sutherland: The Business of Sports

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  It’s times like these that I start daydreaming about cooler weather and football in the fall. Last month, Forbes magazine released its list of the world’s 50 Most Valuable Sports Teams for 2012, and our Dallas Cowboys came in tied at No. 3 with the New York Yankees, both teams valued at $1.85 billion. Why is it that so many of us get such enjoyment from watching professional sports and spend so much of our time and money to support them?

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• Tom Sutherland: What’s Your Comfort Zone?

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  Having just gone through the space-planning process a year ago with our Dallas office at Signature Place, I know what a headache it can be dealing with five generations of workers all under one roof. I know what my “comfort zone” is with my needs in the office, but what will help recruit the next generation of workers and keep current employees happy?

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• Tom Sutherland: Entrepreneurial Spirit Driving Growth in Texas

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  It’s a great time to be doing business in Texas. We’re enjoying some of the best weather possible for closing deals, and we continue to receive positive news about our “Texaplex” markets—Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin and San Antonio. Some of our success stems from the troubles of other states, but much of it is homegrown.

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