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Givers give without expectation of immediate return.

Coaching Tip

This 'law of love' is identified in many different ways--for example, in Wayne Baker's bestseller, " Achieving Success Through Social Capital " (Jossey-Bass), this law of love in the workplace is described as the "law of reciprocity.". Sources: The New York Times Magazine, March 31, 2013 and www.LawofReciprocity.com.

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How to Compete Like the World’s Most Innovative Leaders

Skip Prichard

It’s a fascinating study, one that echoes my constant inquiry of the difference between success and failure. You are teaching what separates successful innovators from those who struggle. If Tesla’s ideas ultimately had more impact, then why was Edison so much more successful? Lessons from Tesla versus Edison.

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Don’t Write Off the (Western) Focused Firm Yet

Harvard Business Review

In his article “ Why Conglomerates Thrive (Outside the U.S.) ” in the December 2013 issue of the Harvard Business Review , J. In our opinion, which of the two is the more successful depends on the context in which the business operates. Simple micro-economics sheds light on the issue. Imagine you are starting a new business.

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Do You Know Who Holds Your Office Together?

Harvard Business Review

As Wharton professor Adam Grant put it in a recent New York Times editorial, “[w]hen friends work together they’re more trusting and committed to one another’s successes. A 2013 HBR article by Christine Riordan likewise reported the many ways that workplace friendship increases job satisfaction and engagement.