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On September 20, 2010

Want to Be Successful? Don’t Play By the Rules

Most of us play by more rules than we think ... or should. Some of them are even self-imposed and for reasons we're not aware of. Those tend to be the most career and success-limiting of all.


On September 20, 2010

The Best is the Enemy of the Good

The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, at Florida State University, where I work, was recently consulting with an IT manager who spent two days drafting one letter trying to make it perfect. This same manager meticulously examines each and…


On September 20, 2010

The Art of Non-Conformity

I first read Chris Guillebeau’s blog after Seth Godin mentioned him a couple years ago, and have been fascinated ever since. Not only have I followed his blog, I bought one of his Art and Money guides, and was…


On September 20, 2010

How To Meet Angel Investors

Are you in need of seed money to grow your newfound venture? Call zealously upon angels. Not the winged cherubs of religious artwork, but private investors who want to help entrepreneurs get their businesses off the ground. In today's tight…


On September 20, 2010

John Cleese: Busyness Is the Enemy of Creativity

What can the Monty Python actor teach you about your career? In this short video he explains that the same process he uses to come up with jokes can help your company innovate.
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On September 20, 2010

Why Happy Employees Are Good for Business


Looking for new ways to improve your financial health? You might try spending more time and energy focusing on your employees' happiness, suggests a new study.

The report from Hewitt Associates found employee engagement…


On September 20, 2010

When is a company like a house?

Sally Anne Hughes sells companies for a living.

Her clients come to her when they think the timing is right for them to sell. Unfortunately, more often than not, the timing is not right.

They come to her when something in their…