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9 Lessons from Henry Ford’s $5 Day Decision

Leading Blog

Let me set the scene, and then talk about the decision Ford made to save his company—a business decision that Fortune magazine said is the “greatest” of all time. Even early in his career, he possessed those qualities, and his reputation only grew throughout his lifetime. Your great manufacturing process is driving your employees away.

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Why is it so darn easy to say NO?

Women on Business

Happy clients that go wild about you because of the surprising way you serve their needs. Yes, I will talk to my manager and see if we can do that for you.” How about, “YES, I can do some hard work for you even though it would be easier for me to just say no.” The result? Related posts: Are Your Client Delight Efforts Misplaced?

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5 Essential Expat Tips from Netflix series ‘Emily in Paris’

HR Digest

Emily arrives at the Parisian office newly acquired by her American marketing company, to be the liaison between the two offices, and yet, she doesn’t speak the language of the country she’s now working, and doesn’t seem to fancy the idea that she should try. Because it takes a lot of courage to plunge into the wild. Carpe diem ! .

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Cast the Net Wide – Make the Most of Your Promotional Time and.

Women on Business

Evaluate organizations online: their mission, major products/markets, history, and biographies of key participants. Many career-enhancing activities can develop from carefully chosen volunteer-based projects. Media momentum is much like a wild fire—the power of one well-placed match can ignite dramatic pyrotechnics!

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10 Remarkable People on Having a Career That Matters

Harvard Business Review

Every year, HBR interviews 10 people who’ve had fascinating careers. My career would not have been the same had the crash not occurred.” We asked her how she knew when a dramatic career move was the right one. ” Leadership Career planning' Here, a few highlights from 2014. Do what you think is right.”

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Disrupt Yourself

Harvard Business Review

Notwithstanding the considerable career and financial (I am the primary breadwinner) risks involved, it was time to leave my comfortable perch and become an entrepreneur. Six years into my mid-career move, here are some lessons learned from my personal disruptive trajectory: If it feels scary and lonely, you're probably on the right track.

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Women on Business

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