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Saving Face: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust

Skip Prichard

When the term ‘It’s not about the money’ is used, the real issue is often about face.” When you experience problems in relationships, conflicts, motivations, teamwork, or lack of engagement, at its core, it often has to do with face. After reading her fascinating book, I reached out to learn more about her work. Maya Hu-Chan.

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Help Your Team Achieve Work-Life Balance — Even When You Can’t

Harvard Business Review

It wasn’t until I moved to Paris in 1997 to become Finance Manager for Disney Consumer Products Europe, Middle East, and Africa that I experienced someone setting a non-negotiable boundary for herself. Encouraging your team to set regular, reasonable hours supports a healthy lifestyle, which in turn supports better teamwork.

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Amazon, Whole Foods, and the Future of the (Old) New Economy

Harvard Business Review

Plenty of companies talk the talk of empowerment, autonomy, and teamwork. I met Jeff Bezos at one of the first e-commerce conferences ever organized, sat by him at lunch, and within minutes knew I had to hit the “record” button on my cassette recorder. (I . “Whole Foods Market, Inc. I told you this was a while ago.)