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Divided We Stand: Treating Corporate America’s Loneliness Epidemic

Michael Lee Stallard

A nationwide survey published in the American Sociological Review in 2006 shows that despite our proud motto, Americans are lonelier now than ever before. In 1985, and then again in 2004, the General Social Survey (GSS) asked Americans about their close social networks. The results were alarming.

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Why the Health of Your Doctor Matters

Michael Lee Stallard

His life took a turn in 2004 and he “managed to taper off the drugs.” Shortly after, the prescription fraud was discovered and it led to the loss of his medical license in 2006. As his addiction grew overtime to taking 20-30 pills a day, he turned to writing prescriptions in his children’s and friends’ names to feed a growing habit.

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Leadership Infrastructure – A Prerequisite To Mightiness

Tanveer Naseer

But he will still have to tell them what to do and how to do it. But in October 2004, private equity firm Behrman Capital bought out the founder for $200 million. In August 2006, Lyndon Faulkner came on board to lead the company. May On How To Encourage Creativity & Innovation What Will Your Leadership Legacy Be?

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How to Really Listen to Your Employees

Harvard Business Review

” Christine Riordan, a leadership coach and president-elect of Adelphi University, agrees: “To be able to motivate and inspire others, you need to learn how to listen in both individual meetings and at the group level.” How to master this essential leadership skill. Further Reading. The Discipline of Listening.

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Building a Culture of Transparency in Health Care

Harvard Business Review

Providers are often hesitant to disclose mistakes to their patients even though a 2006 study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine concluded that full disclosure is associated with a lower likelihood of changing physicians, higher satisfaction, and greater trust. The result is a safer environment for patients and staff.

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Frugal Innovation: Lessons from Carlos Ghosn, CEO, Renault-Nissan

Harvard Business Review

Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, famously coined the term "frugal engineering" in 2006. For example, in 2004, Renault launched Logan, a small, no-frills family car. It's about learning how to innovate under severe constraints and turn extreme adversity into an opportunity for growth.

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An Insider’s Account of the Yahoo-Alibaba Deal

Harvard Business Review

The idea was simple: Combine the best of both companies into the new Yahoo China, which was projected to generate more than $25 million in revenue in 2004. We were optimistic about Yahoo’s future in China as the deal closed in January 2004. At the end of 2006, eBay pulled out of the market.