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Social media summit

Lead on Purpose

My #1 takeaway from the conference was this: the more you give to others and look out for their best interests, the more you’ll get back in return. This half-day event included three speakers: Mitch Joel , author of Six Pixels of Separation and Julien Smith and Chris Brogan , co-authors of Trust Agents.

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Texas Roadhouse and a Leader’s Legacy

Mark Sanborn

A personal note: This post is a tribute to Kent Taylor, founder and CEO of Texas Roadhouse who tragically passed in March 2021. Kent Taylor, founder of Texas Roadhouse, not only openly admits that three of his first five restaurants failed, but he has a memento from each mounted behind his desk with a plaque detailing the money lost. .

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What Leaders Can Do To Encourage Learning And Growth

Tanveer Naseer

This was also the focus of last week’s HCI Learning and Leadership Development conference where leaders from a wide range of industries and backgrounds offered their viewpoints and experiences on learning, leadership and fostering growth in your organization. ‘Focus on behaviours to change culture.

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The Rainmaker Fab Five Blog Picks of the Week

Sales Wolf Blog

William Taylor, Fast Company : Why We (Shouldn't) Hate HR - If you are in the HR and talent management profession, you have likely read Keith Hammon's infamous article in Fast Company magazine that espouses many of the reasons why workers hate HR. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration (ESA) - U.S.  Enjoy!

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Video Conferencing HD Quality to your PC or MAC on public Internet

CO2

Expensive room systems have been deployed in deluxe conference rooms. The idea of bringing suppliers, business partners or even customers into the video conference was rarely considered since it was not realistically feasible. Often, it was not convenient or even possible for some participants to get to the video equipped meeting room.

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20 Easy Ways to Take Social Media A Little Less Seriously

Terry Starbucker

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full 20 Easy Ways to Take Social Media A Little Less Seriously by Starbucker on November 22, 2009 It was bound to happen. A novelty becomes a fad, a fad becomes a phenomenon, a phenomenon becomes an industry. You are correct, sir!

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Women's Leadership Exchange - Blog - WLE Atlanta Welcomes Katrina.

Women's Leadership Exchange

Lauderdale Connect with Your Customer Conferences Teleseminars Speed Coaching WLE Toolbox WLE Exchange (e-newsletter) WLE Bookstore Blog SELLsation! We were very happy to give them scholarships to attend the Atlanta conference on Wednesday, September 21st. Sonia Taylor left with only enough clothes for up to three days.

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