Eight Things Your Employees Want From You

On March 4, 2010

Eight Things Your Employees Want From You

I often have to remind the dedicated, smart CEOs I work with that leading takes time and energy. Directing the feelings, attitudes, actions, and behaviors of a team is a big task. Often, I also hear the secrets of these…


On March 4, 2010

Northrop Might Wish It Had Not Won this Contract

Virginia's Senate passed legislation restructuring the management of their massive IT out-sourcing contract with Northrop Grumman. The contract is behind schedule and over cost. The state cannot cancel it due to the high termination costs so it is hoped the

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On March 4, 2010

How to Harness the Power of Referrals

In an effort to jump start small businesses – and remind them of the power of a single referral – marketing expert John Jantsch is launching Make a Referral Week 2010 March 8 through 12.

The goal of the event…


On March 4, 2010

The Wrong Lessons From Toyota’s Recalls — And the Truth

Now that Toyota is on the ropes, people are lining up to get their punches in. Analysis and advice are coming from people who've probably never visited the company, let alone have deep expertise in the Toyota Production System. The…


On March 4, 2010

10 Killer Travel Apps for BlackBerry

Your BlackBerry can do a lot more than just phone calls and e-mail. With these 10 apps (some of which are free), you'll have a wealth of handy tools at your disposal the next time you travel.

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On March 4, 2010

At Costco, the Good Times are Rolling

Costco (COST) continues to rumble through retail like a tank, and it’s riding on two important tracks. Breaking down Costco’s strong second quarter comparative sales at locations open for at least a year in the United States, CFO Richard Galanti

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On March 4, 2010

Why J.C. Penney Is Treading the Red Carpet at the Oscars

Our BNET colleague Lydia Dishman recently took J.C. Penney (JCP) to task for launching a marketing campaign, including a big Academy Awards push, that may be better tailored than its apparel. She has a valid point, but another way to

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On March 4, 2010

Sad but Fair: Comedy Central Ditches Hulu

While consumers may be said that Viacom is pulling its Comedy Central content off of Hulu, it's actually a necessary step in the site finding a business model that works for all concerned.
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On March 4, 2010

Why Email Writing Should be Part of Your Job Evaluation

Email is one of the great modern tools to increase office productivity -- and also one of the biggest destroyers of productivity. That's why managers should evaluate your ability to use email effectively.
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