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People Do Business With You…But Why?

Women on Business

According to author and thought leader Simon Sinek, people buy the “why.” By Maribeth Kuzmeski Why do people do business with you? Is it because of WHAT you do or is it because of WHY you do it? Over the past few weeks I’ve been asking clients and other professionals their “why.” Many times it doesn’t seem clearly defined.

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Know Your History, Purpose and Direction

CoachStation

If you have not had the opportunity to view or read any of Simon Sinek’s material regarding marketing and to ‘ Start with Why ‘, I highly recommend you spend a few minutes doing so. in 2010 and started full time work in the business in 2012. I started building CoachStation (website, social media etc.)

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A Problem Is A Chance For You To Do Your Best

Women in the LEAD

Failed relationships, problems with finances, issues with friends and family and even our health all carry a special message. I remember many challenging times when I lived in London that did not make sense to me at the time, but now have become pillars of strength as I look back and remember lessons learned.

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Could a Four-Year-Old Do What Carl Icahn Does?

Harvard Business Review

He is no Jim Simons , using his mathematical genius to outsmart the market in (to an outsider) incomprehensible ways. In 2010 it was $900 million — seventh place. Apple Finance Skill vs. luck' Yet the simplicity and almost child-like nature of Icahn’s approach still begs examination. He reportedly took home compensation of $1.7

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Returning to Wholeness

Women in the LEAD

Let yourself have the freedom to imagine new possibilities in the areas of career, finances, fitness, well-being, friendship and love.   In order to live a fully expressed and alive life, it is absolutely essential on a daily basis to stretch beyond your normal comfort zone. Try something you’ve never done before.

Letter 40
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India's Decade of Collaboration

Harvard Business Review

President Pratibha Patil has even declared 2010-2020 as India's " Decade of Innovation." For instance, in October 2010, Biocon struck a $350-million marketing alliance with Pfizer, the world's largest drug maker, to commercialize four of Biocon's insulin biosimilar products in non-overlapping markets globally.

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