On July 19, 2011

JP Morgan Helps Pump Up LinkedIn, Then Kicks It Back Down

After helping LinkedIn become a hot stock, JP Morgan downgrades the company because the valuation is too high. Maybe tech executives should wear Kevlar vests.

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5 Google Plus Tips and Chris Brogan

For this week’s episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast I grabbed a few minutes with Chris Brogan. Chris is the founder of Human Business Works, writes and speaks on all things related to social media…

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On July 19, 2011

What Kind of Country Reneges on Its Contracts?

When the U.S. government sells a Treasury security, it is making a promise to pay back the money, with interest, according to a set schedule.

Businesses and individuals make promises like this all the time. They're effectively (and often explicitly)…

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LinkedIn CEO to Google+: 4’s a Crowd

LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner voiced his opinion on Google+ on Monday, saying there just isn't enough room for the search giant's foray into social media. Weiner made his remarks at an event in San Jose, Calif., sharing

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Why Work Teams are Being Replaced by Teaming

Forget about teams. The new wave is teaming, where experts get together for a short period to solve a specific problem.

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Chavez Cancer Drama: The Worst Case Scenario for the Oil Industry

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez departure to Cuba for cancer treatment has fueled speculation about the future of its oil industry. The worst-case scenario isn't political instability, but paralysis.

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The Innovator’s DNA – An Excerpt

You may know Clayton Christensen for his classic works on innovation, The Innovator’s Dilemma and The Innovator’s Solution. In fact, The Innovator’s Dilemma was included as one of The 100 Best Business Books of All Time.…

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How the Star Wars Brand Grew Strong Enough to Survive Decades of Awfulness

With threats of a Star Wars live-action TV series in the air, it is worth examining a brand so strong it thrives despite decades of terrible product.

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The Dangers of Deference

Not long ago I sat in on a meeting of the executive leadership team for a global technology company. At the beginning of the session, the CEO quickly flashed a couple of slides on the screen…

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How Much is a Signature Dish Worth?

The iconic Philly cheesesteak—thin slices of beef piled onto an Italian bun and topped with grilled onions and Cheez Whiz (sorry Provolone proponents, it ain't a Philly cheesesteak to me without the neon Whiz)—was invented in 1930 when Pat and…

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