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Good Power: Changing a Life. Changing Work. Changing the World.

Leading Blog

When CEO Sam Palmisano stepped down at the end of 2011, there were several qualified replacements, including Rometty. When moments of reinvention arrive, innovating the “how” can be overlooked in favor of focusing on the “what.” New thinking brings about new behavior resulting in different outcomes. What doesn’t change?

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Research Reveals The Scale Of Immigration Scams

The Horizons Tracker

The study used data from the Federal Trade Commission, which showed that up to 700 immigration scams were reported each year between 2011 and 2014. Indeed, this was even the case in areas where exclusionary policies existed. Research from the University of California – Santa Cruz explores the extent of these crimes.

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Did Austerity Politics Lead To A Rise In Crime?

The Horizons Tracker

Rising crime The research looks at the impact of austerity politics on crime in England and Wales between 2011 and 2015. “Any government that takes seriously the idea of evidence-based policy will want to consider these wider consequences when implementing future austerity-related policies,” they conclude.

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MFG of South Dakota: Trying To Do Some Good in the World

N2Growth Blog

At that time, the company cited changes in market conditions and proposed revisions to tax policies impacting the wind energy industry in the United States as the reasons to shutter its South Dakota operation. On December 6, 2017, MFG announced closure of its wind blade manufacturing plant located in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

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The Environmental And Economic Costs Of Curbside Recycling

The Horizons Tracker

In 2011, during the most lucrative period for recycling markets, the annual cost per household in the United States was as low as $3. Additionally, they analyzed the role of residential recycling in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preserving natural resources.

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LeadershipNow 140: December 2010 Compilation

Leading Blog

Here are a selection of tweets from December 2010: 84% of employees plan to look for a new position in 2011 CNN Money. Moving Past Austerity —Let's Make 2011 the Year of Honesty, Humanity and Generosity by @pollylabarre. I feel America's power slipping "each" time I go, this article in Foreign Policy says why. Your choice.

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Leadership Biz Cafe #8 – Shama Kabani On How Organizations Can Succeed With Social Media

Tanveer Naseer

Is it a good idea for organizations to create a social media policy and if so, what should be the focus of such a policy? Some other posts you may enjoy: Social Media and the True Meaning of Leadership What Has 2011 Taught You About Business and Leadership?

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