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Using Underdog Narratives To Motivate Teams

The Horizons Tracker

Leaders in various industries, such as telecommunications and sports, often employ these narratives to create a compelling story of overcoming adversity and achieving success against the odds. On the contrary, Uber’s journey to success from being an underdog was often criticized for engaging in ethically questionable behavior.

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Building a Coaching Culture in Your Small Business

Thin Difference

Coaching leaders hold themselves to high standards in relationships, work ethic, and confidentiality. They set an example for developing healthy habits and routines. He also oversees client relationships in the retail, technology, hospitality, healthcare and telecommunications industries. Photo by Dan Burton on Unsplash.

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Before You Open a Business…

Leading Blog

For example, if your partner isn’t on board, many people might choose to avoid conflicts between “your-wife-or-your-life” or “your-man-or-your-plan.” For example, starting a lawn service with a mower and a truck will demand far less investment and risk than borrowing a lot of money to buy an existing landscaping company.

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What Data Scientists Really Do, According to 35 Data Scientists

Harvard Business Review

But it’s poised to transform all sectors, from retail, telecommunications, and agriculture to health, trucking, and the penal system. That last example came during my conversation with Airbnb data scientist Robert Chang. Ethics is among the field’s biggest challenges.

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Are You Working Over the Thanksgiving Holiday?

Harvard Business Review

12:53 PM Tuesday November 23, 2010 by Edward Hallowell | Comments () Email Tweet This Post to Facebook Share on LinkedIn Print If youre working — either from home or the office — over Thanksgiving, Im not sure whether to say, "Congratulations on your work ethic!" or "My condolences on your plight."

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Corporations Need a Better Approach to Public Policy

Harvard Business Review

Issues bearing significantly on the business emerge not just in legislative, executive, or regulatory settings; they can also arise in litigation or transactions or adoption of ethical standards necessary to pre-empt policy proposals. telecommunications or food safety or healthcare or aerospace or energy/environment).