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On February 3, 2011

Dow Asks, What’s the Business Case for Protecting Nature?

The business logic for protecting nature has always been a harder sell than making the case for other green initiatives. Companies are increasingly seeing the obvious benefits of slashing energy use, and beginning to include in their calculations the considerable…


On February 3, 2011

How to Relieve Boredom at Work

We all have tedious tasks, but some of us just aren't cut out for boring jobs. Here's how to steer your career clear of mindless monotony.
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On February 3, 2011

The Business End of Agile Software Development

I recently spoke with the CEO of an emerging technology company, Santeon, because I was curious about companies that are pushing the envelope with technological innovation. I found a company that is creating technology, software processes, rapid


On February 3, 2011

Authentic Leadership Can Be Bad Leadership

Most people can agree that authenticity is of great value. We'd rather be — or follow — a leader who is for real than one who is faking it. Acting in a way that feels truthful, candid, and connected to…


On February 3, 2011

Building Trust Before Social Skepticism Sets In

The emergence of the social customer is forcing businesses to think differently about how they reach the people to whom they sell, and much has been written about ways for businesses to cope with this. However, as


On February 3, 2011

AT&T, Verizon and Sprint Tell Different Truths

Which wireless provider is doing the best job? Listening to them gets confusing. It's like me saying that I am the slimmest, healthiest and best-looking wireless analyst on this airplane (I'm flying to the west coast to


On February 3, 2011

How to Barter Effectively (and Legally)

Remember back in the olden days when people would make deals like painting a house in exchange for 2 month's supply of eggs and milk? So, I don't really remember those times, but I'm told they did happen. ? The…


On February 3, 2011

Going Mobile: Is Your Office Ready?

As the president of an online Software-as-a-Service company, I have been touting the advantages of choosing online services for a long time. In this economy, it’s easy to focus on cost savings, sharing case studies of customers who’ve saved 5-figures…