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On February 16, 2011

Hold Conversations, Not Meetings

I once knew a consultant who was hired by a major corporation at the senior level. Within days of his arrival, his diary was filled with appointments and meetings that he knew nothing about and over which he had no…


On February 16, 2011

How to Turn Dating Agony Into Sales Success

image of guy on couch with roses

At some point in your life, you’ve had one. I’ve had one. Everyone’s had one.

I’m talking, of course, about a really awkward, torturous, embarrassing first date.

You misread a cue and leaned forward for a kiss…


On February 16, 2011

Is It Really Time to Travel to the Middle East? Yes

With the civil unrest in the Middle East, many business travelers are staying home--and missing huge business opportunities. Here's why you need to book a trip to the Middle East now.
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On February 16, 2011

Secrets of Positive Feedback

Have you ever noticed how a pat on the back makes you feel great for days? If the praise comes in handwritten or email form, maybe you frame the note and put it on your wall so it can lift…


On February 16, 2011

What to Ask Your Company’s Auditors

Despite Sarbanes Oxley, corporate executives still seem awfully good at keeping their boards in the dark. I find it hard to blame board members, though. They're deluged with lengthy reports — not least because of Sarbanes Oxley — and it's…


On February 16, 2011

Ownership Matters

Yesterday we informed our shareholders that Coca-Cola intends to exercise its right to buy the remainder of Honest Tea. While that development on its own is not news, it is another step toward closing the transaction. But one new piece…