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It May Be Popular, But Is It Right?

Frank Sonnenberg Online

When I was young, my mother told me what it was like to grow up in Berlin when Hitler and the Nazi party came to power. In addition, children were brainwashed and blindly followed their peers without questioning what was occurring all around them. Others cover up wrongdoings because they benefit personally.

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Ways to Make the First Day at Work Successful

HR Digest

Your first day at work can be exhilarating, so follow these tips to set yourself up as a rising star in your company. All this is achievable if you plan ahead and do due diligence on what not to do and what to expect. The first day sets the tone for the rest of your career with those who you’ll be interacting with.”.

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The Rainmaker 'Fab Five' Blog Picks of the Week - A Look Ahead at 2011

Sales Wolf Blog

Tim Tolan, Fistful of Talent : 2011: Implementing the NO IDIOT RULE Krista Ogburn Francis, Alive HR : To Resolve or Not to Resolve Ben Eubanks, UpstartHR : Put up or Shut up.  Last week I paused for a moment to look back at the year that was 2010.  Enjoy! .  Enjoy!  Enjoy!

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Toxic Work Environments | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

In the text that follows you’ll find the truth about toxic cultures… A toxic work environment thrives off of everything that great leadership stands in opposition to. It’s also important to understand that a toxic culture cannot exist if toxic people are not allowed to take up residence. I Think Not.

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Walking Away from the Big Bucks in the Pursuit of True Balance.

Women on Business

– Martha Beck Not long ago, my career had been dedicated to sales, mentoring, coaching and leading an exceptional sales force. This due diligence included, setting a new household budget, moving investments, setting up a home equity line of credit, and finally, buying a new car (for the first time in 11 years!).

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9 Habits That Lead to Terrible Decisions

Harvard Business Review

Several years ago we came up with a great idea for a new leadership-development offering we thought would be valuable to everyone. We had research demonstrating that when people embarked on a self-development program, their success increased dramatically when they received follow-up encouragement. They called it “nagware.”

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Don’t Waste Your Time on Networking Events

Harvard Business Review

Even if you don’t end up with a single new client, your existing clients will have had a nice night out, will have met some interesting new people, and will have shared the experience with the person they invited — all thanks to you. For those who respond favorably, invite them to have a quick 15-minute phone call to catch up.