On March 7, 2011

The #1 Step to Improving Government

It's become convenient for politicians to scapegoat ordinary public employees. But you can't fix government if you ridicule and diminish the people who do the work.

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On March 7, 2011

How CEOs Jack Up their Pay

Compensation consultants are supposed to make sure that CEO's pay is aligned with shareholder interests. But new research suggests that many of these high-priced consultants have another agenda.

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On March 7, 2011

Kochie Puts The Boot In | BTalk

Podcast: TV breakfast host David Koch has a wealth of small-business experience. In today's BTalk he talks through the issues business owners face and how to overcome them.

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On March 7, 2011

Open Wide: Why Banks Should Take their Medicine on Foreclosures

A federal and state proposal for how big banks should service mortgages and handle foreclosures would represent a big step forward for homeowners.

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On March 7, 2011

Turning the Tables on a Fear-Mongering Attack

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Fear is a very powerful emotion. And fear-mongering is one of the most effective attack strategies for killing good ideas. Fear-mongerers raise anxiety and make a thoughtful…

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On March 7, 2011

Turning the Tables on a Fear-Mongering Attack

[For more, visit the Communication Insight Center.]

Fear is a very powerful emotion. And fear-mongering is one of the most effective attack strategies for killing good ideas. Fear-mongerers raise anxiety and make a thoughtful…

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On March 7, 2011

Attention Airlines: A New Paint Job Is Not Rebranding

Airlines often repaint their planes and call it a rebranding. It's not. In fact, it's usually a huge waste of time and money -- all for a little executive ego-boosting.

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On March 7, 2011

The Weekly Dispatch: Do ‘Buy Local’ Campaigns Really Work?

A roundup of what I'm reading in the news that affects you and your business. This week: Businesses bank on "Buy Local," the Senate wrestles with patent reform, and no one can dump the 1099 req.

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On March 7, 2011

Which Companies Are Worth Admiring?

Fortune is out with its "Most Admired Companies" issue, and my reaction to this year's list is the same as my reaction to the list every year: What is the point of this exercise? There are all sorts…

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On March 7, 2011

Which Companies Are Worth Admiring?

Fortune is out with its "Most Admired Companies" issue, and my reaction to this year's list is the same as my reaction to the list every year: What is the point of this exercise? There are all sorts…

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