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Quiet Time: The Introvert’s 5 Keys To Influence

Persuasive Powerhouse

Take a look at the new book by this author, Quiet Influence: The Introvert’s Guide to Making a Difference (Berrett-Koehler, April 2013); I find myself pumping my fist and saying “yes!” ” out loud as I read, knowing that the wisdom in it is good for all leaders, not just Introverts. 5. Keep it fresh.

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How to Compete Like the World’s Most Innovative Leaders

Skip Prichard

For example, he worked purposefully to fashion an image of himself as a hardworking, hands-on inventor (he once reportedly smeared soot on his hands and face before an interview to bolster that reputation). [1] I think the most important thing that I look for [when funding a project] is really, who’s that champion?”

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Even Cement Can Be Special

Harvard Business Review

Taking a lead from the fashion industry where celebrities like Giorgio Armani are influential trend-setters, Italcementi targets "archistars", rock-star architects whose ideas influence the behaviors and choices of the mass of architects. Behind each partnership with an archistar, there is always a commissioned landmark project.

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Apple: Luxury Brand or Mass Marketer?

Harvard Business Review

Between recent high-profile hires from the fashion and watch industries to the rumored 18-karat gold Apple Watch, some observers are fretting about the company’s trend toward catering to the highly profitable 1%, possibly at the expense of the rest of us. Will Geniuses be replaced with trend-setting fashion consultants?

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How the Internet Saved Handmade Goods

Harvard Business Review

Since achieving first-year sales of $175,000 in 2006, it has increased that number by four orders of magnitude: in 2013, Etsy sold $1.35 In 2013 alone, Kickstarter users funded nearly 20,000 projects and committed nearly $500 million. Etsy charges a 20-cent listing fee per item and takes a 3.5% cut of sales.

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Myths of the Gig Economy, Corrected

Harvard Business Review

Back in 2013, a much-touted survey suggested that by 2020 — just over a year from now — a whopping 40% of the workforce would be so-called contingent workers, a number that would include contractors, temps and the self-employed. The measurements can vary a lot and so can the predictions for how much it’s likely to expand.

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To Foster Innovation, Connect Coworkers Who Share Aspirations

Harvard Business Review

For a CCA to work, five elements need to be present: A common project: The main pre-requisite for a CCA to work is a common project, initiative, or the search for a solution to an existing problem within the company. Collaborative: CCAs are not solo pet projects, but require employees to work together.