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Henry Ford - The Wisdom That Comes from Creating an Industry

Building Personal Strength

This forced him to innovate, and the end result was to revolutionize both transportation and American industry. On EXCELLENCE - "Quality means doing it right when no one is looking." Copyright 2010. He's the guy who invented the assembly line so he could mass produce automobiles. No, I don't own a Ford. I never have.

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WOMEN: Leadership Lessons from Rosa Parks

Women in the LEAD

Let's consider just a few of her leadership qualities: She let her ACTIONS speak for her. As we think about the contributions we will make in our lifetime, what shining qualities do you most want to share with others? Large Print ** 2010 Axiom Business Book Award Winner ** Foreword by Joel A. Also, men could learn from it too.

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WOMEN: Leadership Lessons from Rosa Parks

Women in the LEAD

Let's consider just a few of her leadership qualities: She let her ACTIONS speak for her. As we think about the contributions we will make in our lifetime, what shining qualities do you most want to share with others? Large Print ** 2010 Axiom Business Book Award Winner ** Foreword by Joel A. Also, men could learn from it too.

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Women in the LEAD: WOMEN: Leadership Lessons from Rosa Parks

Women in the LEAD

Let's consider just a few of her leadership qualities: She let her ACTIONS speak for her. " Rosa Parks As we think about the contributions we will make in our lifetime, what shining qualities do you most want to share with others? I've always loved the leadership example Rosa Parks set for all of us as women. Also,

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Why Brazilians Were So Quick to Protest Bus Fares

Harvard Business Review

Recent protests in Brazil reflect not just opposition to higher bus fares but deep discontent with quality of life, according to Gallup. Moreover, 70% believe corruption is widespread ( up 9 points ), and only 36% feel safe walking alone at night ( down 12 points ). Global business'

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Value-Based Care Alone Won’t Reduce Health Spending and Improve Patient Outcomes

Harvard Business Review

It includes social factors (employment, family and social support, income, education), behaviors (diet and exercise, tobacco, alcohol and drugs, sexual activity), and the physical environment (housing, air and water quality, transportation). These barriers could not be addressed with FFS.

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UPS on Moving the U.S. at the Speed of Business

Harvard Business Review

Imagine the amount of imported oil we'd save — along with improving the air quality — by converting our nation's long haul fleet of heavy tractors from diesel to natural gas. Second, fix the transportation infrastructure. Today, we address critical transportation needs in isolation.