METUCHEN, N.J. (October 09, 2007)

  WHO:      Leadership expert Jan Margolis, co-founder and managing director
            of Applied Research Corporation

  WHAT:     Will present "Why Companies Fail" at the upcoming HR Southwest,
            the official state of Texas SHRM Conference and Exposition

  WHEN:     The HR Southwest Conference and Exposition will be held on
            Tuesday, October 23, 2007 to Friday, October 26, 2007

            Margolis' presentation on "Why Companies Fail" will be held on
            Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 3:45 p.m. CDT

  WHERE:    Fort Worth Convention Center
            1201 Houston Street
            Fort Worth, Texas

  DETAILS:  Most companies fail because of mistakes in the leader's judgment
            about the business and its people. These failures are related
            not only to what the leader does, but who the leaders are, which
            in turn influences what they do. But whatever the reason, a
            failed leader benefits no one. As a frequent and much
            sought-after speaker Jan Margolis, will identify the reasons why
            most companies "fail" and how some of these dynamics might exist
            within their organizations.  After this session, attendees will
            deepen their understanding of how to prevent leadership
            derailments by avoiding the predictable traps organizations
            frequently create when they select and develop their leaders and
            the steps that must be taken to increase the likelihood of
            leadership (and business) success.

            Margolis is the co-founder and managing director of the Applied
            Research Corporation, a specialized leadership development
            company focused on assessing, coaching and talent management.
            She embodies the rare blend of entrepreneurship and coach to
            C-Suite executives in a multiple of industries. Much of her
            know-how stems from insider experience in boardrooms and
            management committees.

            She was senior vice president at Bristol Myers Squibb
            responsible for Executive Resources and Vice President for
            Executive Development at Bankers trust Company. In her varied
            career, she also was co-producer and on air host of the award
            winning PBS Series: Women: Choices and Challenges- weekly,
            primetime news show for women.

            Margolis is a founding member of the National Association of
            Corporate Board of Directors-NJ and a trustee for Trinitas
            Hospital, the Arts and Education Council of NJ and a board
            member for the Chamber of Commerce and with the Clausen Company.
            She also was the first woman elected as President of the
            American Society for Training and Development.

            She has published numerous articles on leadership and her book,
            -- Why Leaders Fail -- is due out in 2008.

            For additional information on the HR Southwest conference and
            exposition, visit http://www.hrsouthwest.com/

  About Applied Research Corporation:

Applied Research Corporation is a leadership development consulting company specializing in leveraging human capital through accurate predictive assessment, insightful coaching, effective training and proven talent management strategies. Our clients range from mid-size to global organizations that understand the business value of accelerating the development of key talent. Applied Research Corporation offers the experience and the capacity to support their needs on a worldwide basis. For more information, please visit http://www.arclead.com/ or e-mail sales@arclead.com.

Note to Editors: Editors interested in a briefing with Margolis may schedule through Applied Research Corporation's media contact listed below. Trademarks and registered trademarks referenced herein remain the property of their respective owners.

  Media Contact:
  Jeanne Achille
  The Devon Group
  (732) 224-1000, ext. 11
  jeanne@devonpr.com

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SOURCE: Applied Research Corporation