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The Prussian military analyst Carl von Clausewitz is credited with coining the phrase “the fog of war” in his posthumous classic, On War (1832). An English translation was first published in 1873. He observed, “War is the realm of uncertainty;…
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The response to two previous posts about great but neglected films prompts another list of nominees, again listed in order of their release. o The Killers (1946) o The Red Shoes (1948) o The Ladykillers (1955) o Play Misty…
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Here is an article written by Jennifer Petriglieri and Gianpiero Petriglieri for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR email alerts,…
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is an excerpt from an article written by Paul Axtell for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR email alerts, please…
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Now that another MLB season is underway, I again mull who would be on my “dream team.” I limit my consideration to those I have seen play — either in person or while watching games on television — while in…
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Here is another valuable Management Tip of the Day from Harvard Business Review. To sign up for a free subscription to any/all HBR newsletters, please click here. * * * Many companies rely on outside talent — consultants, freelancers,…
Read MoreMost people don’t know that back in 1912 Hellman’s mayonnaise was manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be the next port of…
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It is important to keep in mind that all of the Fortune 500 companies began as a start-up. For example: Eli Lilly and Company: A pharmacist and Union officer, Colonel Eli Lilly, started his company with $1,300 in 1876 and…
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On average, most of us receive about 275 emails each day and probably reply (on average) to 20-25. Which to read is one issue, whether or not to respond is another, and how to make each response effective is…
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How to Cut Costs More Strategically
Here is an excerpt from an article written by Paul Leinwand and Vinay Couto for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR…
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