On November 9, 2010

Be an Effective Gatekeeper (or, How to Keep Out the Riff-Raff)

People often ask me to introduce them to others who are well connected or well respected in their fields. Strategically, when it makes sense, I'm all for putting them in touch with whomever I think can help their cause, personally…

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On November 9, 2010

True Customer Care Pays Dividends

Many online retailers have an endless stream of gimmicks and promotions to hook the customer. But sometimes all you need is a little good word of mouth to help you gain the advantage. Recently, my friends and I began seeing

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On November 9, 2010

Liberal Arts Grads: You Can Turn that Degree into a Thriving Career

Studied philosophy? Music? A successful entrepreneur tells BNET how she went from aspiring actor to marketing powerhouse. The transition is easier than you think.

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Six Ways Leaders Can Fuel Excellence At Anything

In August, I posted a blog titled "Six Keys to Being Excellent at Anything." Over the subsequent three months it has become one of HBR's most widely read blogs ever.

The notion that we can be excellent…

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On November 9, 2010

Six Ways Leaders Can Fuel Excellence At Anything

In August, I posted a blog titled "Six Keys to Being Excellent at Anything." Over the subsequent three months it has become one of HBR's most widely read blogs ever.

The notion that we can be excellent…

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On November 9, 2010

How to Know When You Shouldn’t Trust Your Gut

Michael Mauboussin, chief investment strategist for Legg Mason Capital Management and author of the book "Think Twice" on why intuition in decision-making is overrated.

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On November 9, 2010

Surviving a Groupon: Three Things You Should Know

Considering signing onto a social media-based group deal to promote your business? Read Eidia Lush's tips for how to survive the experience intact.

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On November 9, 2010

Two Ways to Win More Federal Contracts

Want a piece of the $500 billion the U.S. government spends on goods and services each year? Your chances of winning a federal contract are better if you team up with other small businesses, says a new study.

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On November 9, 2010

Putting Process on the CEO’s Agenda

In my last post, I explained that process improvement programs that don't focus on a company's competitive advantage can be a huge waste of resources. Improving supply chain processes is strategically important for companies like Wal-Mart or FedEx…