"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." ~ Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol

Photo credit: Laurel Delaney, The Global Small Business Blog, Chicago lake front

My latest contribution for OPEN Forum by American Express OPEN highlights how Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" parallels much of what we do every day within our businesses.

I also bring to the fore two other perspectives on the situation, my own with "A Business Carol," and that of Dr. Vijay Govindarajan, a professor of international business at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, with his view on business strategy.

A very different twist on things. See what you think. If you "get it," click on the Found It Useful button.

And by the way, I notice the OPEN Forum by American Express OPEN is officially launching to the world in 2 days. Be sure to pay a visit. Lots of good information for global entrepreneurs and business owners.