Terry Starbucker

JUNE 16, 2013

'What are the secrets to entrepreneurial success? The best way to discover them is to ask those who have overcome the odds to tell their stories, and that’s what the Oregon Entrepreneur’s Network (OEN) did last week here in Portland, inviting 15 Oregon entrepreneurs to speak at their first OEN Summit. I was honored to be the emcee of the event, which attracted a sell-out crowd of nearly 200 (that’s me doing the kickoff in the pic).

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 16, 2013

'We can learn a lot from artists about failure. A ceramic artist named Tonya Rund who uses a technique called raku to create her art uses failure to her advantage. I treasure and own several of her wall pieces, which I see as abstract reflections of the outdoor environment that surrounds my home. She captures nature with dimension, light, originality, and a lot of grace*.

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Women on Business

JUNE 16, 2013

'We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven''t already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. [link].

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 16, 2013

'By Charles Green and Andrea Howe Over the years a number of very popular (and powerful) books in the organizational and professional development areas have had their brands extended by the addition of a “Fieldbook”. These fieldbooks take the topics and concepts of the original book (Like The Fifth Discipline or Flawless Consulting) and add [.].

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Mills Scofield

JUNE 16, 2013

'This week''s post is by Andy Posner , Co-Founder & Executive Director of Capital Good Fund ( CGF ), a non-profit microfinance organization targeting the root causes of poverty through innovative micro-loans and personal financial coaching. In a world filled with Pay-Day lenders that ruin lives, CGF is starting to making a difference by innovating the basic business model.

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Chart Your Course

JUNE 16, 2013

'Win the Race for Talent. Edward E. Gordon - 5/10/13. I strongly encourage you to read this article. This is the FUTURE of the workforce! The U.S. can no longer count on influxes of foreign talent to meet skill needs. Organizations in countries that traditionally exported top talent to the U.S. now have robust economies to compete for that talent.SidebarThe Rise of Career FrameworksFrom the post-war boom until the 1980s, many U.S. organizations had employment models based on hiring recruits fr

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Marshall Goldsmith

JUNE 16, 2013

'The higher up you go – the more important your people skills become! by Marshall Goldsmith. Imagine a world where technical skills, educational pedigrees, even professional achievements and track records no longer matter. Everyone is blessed with equal brains and talent. Everyone is highly skilled, well educated at the same school, and locked in a dead heat of accomplishment, posting exactly the same “lifetime batting average.”Now, imagine that you lead an organization in thi

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First Friday Book Synopsis

JUNE 16, 2013

'Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Patrick Sweeney for Chief Learning Officer magazine. To read the complete article, check out all the resources, and sign up for a free subscription to CLO and/or Talent Management magazines published by MedfiaTec, please click here. * * * Consider five tips when putting together […].

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 16, 2013

'I so appreciate this advice from William Arthur Ward , one of America''s most quoted writers of inspirational maxims: Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

JUNE 16, 2013

'(About mid-point on vacation). So, walking along the Plaza and surrounding stores in Las Vegas, New Mexico, I saw two signs in windows. These are old buildings, with commemorative plaques describing their origins, but probably not very old businesses. About those sign in windows. They each remind me of an important business lesson. Lesson #1 […].

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 16, 2013

'A dad loves uniquely from any other love. A dad often shares a quieter love, marveling at his children on the inside, yet expressing it differently than mom. A dad may act silly. Wear funny clothes. And never change his hairstyle, use the same corny jokes or actions, inaudibly enjoying the teasing it brings from his kids and because he loves the sound of his children laughing.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

JUNE 16, 2013

'I hope that at least a few of these recent posts will be of interest to you: BOOK REVIEWS Stiletto Network: Inside the Women’s Power Circles That Are Changing the Face of Business Pamela Ryckman Leadership Sustainability: Seven Disciplines to Achieve the Changes Great Leaders Know They Must Make Dave Ulrich and Norm Smallwood […]. Bob''s blog entries "How to Give a Killer Presentation" "The huge impact that a small liberal arts college can have" Adam Bryant Amanda Foreman “Three Things I’

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 16, 2013

'Imagine navigating a tiny boat through a sudden, violent storm at sea -- with winds roaring at nearly 100 mph and waves soaring to 80 feet -- to not only survive, but triumph over formidable competitors in one of the world''s toughest ocean races. It''s a feat claimed by the crew of the AFR Midnight Rambler , overall winner of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart -- the most treacherous and tragic race to date in the six-decade history of Australia''s iconic competition.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 16, 2013

'Operational Risk Management : How Best-in-Class Manufacturers Improve Operating Performance with Proactive Risk Reduction. by SAP. The concept of Operational Risk Management is about creating a framework that will help executives, employees on the plant floor, and maintenance personnel understand and manage the risks impacting their organization, establish processes to effectively address these risks, and implement procedures for corrective and preventative actions.

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