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2010 Has Been A Pretty Good Year for Elon Musk

Next Level Blog

  When his company was just about to run out of cash, his engineers rigged a Smart car with Tesla batteries and he convinced the executives of Daimler Benz to license his technology. "  If you're Elon Musk, you'll probably need a little more time to answer than the average leader to answer that question. . 

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Top 10 US Cities to Capture Small Business Recovery Act Dollars.

Women on Business

New York , NY With the financial sector reeling, New York is counting on technological innovation to save the day. Specifically, the state is pinning its hopes on small business, with a portion of federal R&D funds “set aside for small business to develop and commercialize innovative technology.&#

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Grassroots Leadership through Social Power

Coaching Tip

We have entered the age of empowered individuals, who use potent new technologies and harness social media to organize themselves. million hours in delays at the crossing in 2010, concludes an upcoming report by the Center for Automotive Research. The project would generate 10,000 construction jobs, the Michigan Transportation Dept.

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3 Ways to Motivate Employees During Times of Change :: Women on.

Women on Business

We had our own boom and bust cycle of people seeking rooms for the event, along with constant speculation about the number of people involved, and how the city’s transportation and services would hold up. Washingtonians are not the only ones in transition; companies are reorganizing, restructuring, and adjusting their plans for 2009.

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Dilbert Got it Wrong - The Truth about Empowerment

Building Personal Strength

Sunday, December 19, 2010 Dilbert Got it Wrong - The Truth about Empowerment My favorite comic strip is "Dilbert." It means giving people everything they need to do their best work - things like tools, equipment, supplies, technology, transportation, facilities, communication, personnel, information, and time. Copyright 2010.

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A Promising Year for Technology and Innovation

Harvard Business Review

In many ways, the biggest business developments of 2010 were the things that didn't happen. Europeans were paralyzed by debt crises and transportation shutdowns caused by volcanic ash and disgruntled workers. It also signified important technological directions that are reshaping other industries. Banks with cash didn't lend it.

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People Skills and Personal Strengths - The Bottom Line

Building Personal Strength

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 People Skills and Personal Strengths - The Bottom Line Im in a "bottom-line" mood right now. Transportation. Technology. Copyright 2010. skip to main | skip to sidebar Building Personal Strength Helping people grow stronger for the challenges of work and life. Kind of a "no-BS" mood.

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