Commentaries

Stop Procrastinating…Now

October 25, 2011

We all know what a problem procrastination can be on our productivity. According to Dr. Edward M. (“Ned”) Hallowell, “we procrastinate because we all have too much to do, and we want to dodge things we don’t like.” A Harvard Business…

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Ask for a Favor

October 25, 2011

  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. Entrepreneurs or executives often hesitate to ask for help because they worry…

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Scott Weiss on Following the Leader

October 24, 2011

Only recently did I become aware of Scott Weiss and what has been his especialy interesting career thus far. You can click here to read an article about him. And here is an excerpt from a recent blog at his website.…

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Four Ways to Leverage Weak Connections

October 24, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an excellent article eritten by Stuart E. Jackson and featured online by Bloomberg Businessweek. To read the complete article, check out other resources, sign up for free email alerts, and obtain subscription information, please click here. *    …

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How to Prepare for a Black Swan

October 24, 2011

Here is an excerpt from another outstanding article written by Matthew Le Merle, featured in strategy+business magazine, polished by Booz & Company. Disrupter analysis can help assess the risks of future catastrophic events. To read the complete article, please click…

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Four Ways Women Stunt Their Careers Unintentionally

October 24, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Jill Flynn, Kathryn Heath, and Mary Davis Holt for the Harvard Business Review blog. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, and sign up for a subscription to…

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Four Very Important Questions to Ask

October 24, 2011

Here’s a recent post by Josh Linkner. His life continues to be an inspiring fulfillment of the values he affirms. I urge you to read his book, Disciplined Dreaming: A Proven System to Drive Breakthrough Creativity, and to visit his…

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Don’t Make Decisions Based on Sunk Costs

October 24, 2011

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. It’s tempting to make choices that justify past choices. For example, you may…

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New England Foliage

October 21, 2011

My family and I lived in New England for sixteen years and this is what we saw every October. If you have not as yet visited the Northeast, these photos will at least give you a sense of what its…

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Here Are 8 Signs Your Business Is Losing Its Edge

October 21, 2011

Here is an excerpt from another terrific article written by Jeff Haden for BNET, The CBS Interactive Business Network. To check out an abundance of valuable resources and obtain a free subscription to one or more of the BNET newsletters,…

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