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The Big Picture of Business – Each Role Matters. The Value of Support Staff

Strategy Driven

She was the model for executive assistants and office managers everywhere. Bandleaders on the late-night are vital #3 characters on the show, including Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson, Paul Shaffer and The Roots band. Think as a manager, not as a worker. Learn and do the things it will take to assume management responsibility.

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4 Things For Profits Can Learn From Non-profits

Ron Edmondson

I had over 20 years in management and leadership positions in secular (for profit) work prior to ministry. Recently I heard a great talk from Jeff Henderson (read my notes HERE ), on what non-profits can learn from for profits. We’ve learned it’s more about the people involved than the budget. Leadership Ministry'

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A Partial Defense of Our Obsession with Short-Term Earnings

Harvard Business Review

On the other hand, most large sample studies in the accounting literature show something different: firms that manage their earnings perform better than firms that don’t (and not just in the short term). I spoke with Professor Henderson about their research. Managers may think that the capital markets are the problem.

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How to Negotiate Your Next Salary

Harvard Business Review

They may also have a certain budget or a predetermined range. Use that information to set your own expectations and the hiring manager's. Throughout the discussions, be aware of how you are coming off to the hiring manager or recruiter. Do your research. Do some sleuthing. Then compare the advice you get. Focus on "we".

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How Software Is Helping Big Companies Dominate

Harvard Business Review

That model still exists, including in online publishing where companies like Automattic, maker of the open source content management system WordPress, sell hosting and related services to publishers. Vox is a digital publishing company known, in part, for its proprietary content management system. Architectural Innovation.