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Social Mood and Presidential Leadership

Coaching Tip

The depression worsened as Van Buren continued Andrew Jackson's economic policies. The rampant speculation of the time spread beyond the financial class, such that porters and ladies' maids had enough money to buy their own carriages. Businesses failed and unemployment was widespread. There were even "food riots" in several cities.

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Business Model Generation : Blog | Executive Coaching | CO2 Partners

CO2

It seems that they are adapting their work from Micheal Porters 5 forces. Strategy : In this chapter they look at the business model environment: context, design drivers, and constraints. Then delving into questions like, how should your business model evolve in light of a changing environment? John Sullivan FORA.tv

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Free Market Politics Part 2: Can We Fix America’s Political System?

Harvard Business Review

Political innovation activists Katherine Gehl and Michael Porter outline reforms that could increase competition and accountability in American politics.

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Shared Value vs. Don't Be Evil

Harvard Business Review

Michael Porter and Mark Kramer's article in January's HBR tries to advance our world's shared values by arguing that doing right is the best long-term business strategy. But first, let's praise Porter and Kramer. Their article puts Porter's reputational weight behind an idea that in itself has, well, shared value.

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CMI Hong Kong: updates from the board

Chartered Management Institute

Dear CMI Companions, Fellows, Members, Associate Members, Chartered Managers, Friends of CMI, CMI world colleagues, and friends, You are cordially invited to join our professional community, live stream webinars worldwide, and in-person events and networking as public health policy permits.

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Yes, You Can Start a Business and Have a Baby at the Same Time

Harvard Business Review

They believe it’s part of building employee-centric, sustainable policies that support their firms’ long-term fiscal health. ” Family-friendly policies are all about building a culture of trust for Vic Drabicky, father of two and founder of January Digital, a 45-person Dallas- and NYC-based advertising agency.

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The 4 Types of Small Businesses, and Why Each One Matters

Harvard Business Review

A blanket policy that just tries to create another Silicon Valley can turn out to be a disaster. But these Main Street businesses employ a lot of Americans –as many as 57 million– and the policies they need are not the same as the ones required by startups. Most of these small businesses don’t actually have employees.