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Don’t Just Check the Box

Marshall Goldsmith

A few years ago, I was in a doctor’s office dealing with back problems (aggravated by my constant air travel). Like this doctor, leaders all too often believe that their organizations operate with strict down-the-chain-of-command efficiency. Why your say-so won’t make it so – and how to follow up.

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There's Still Time

Women on Business

How great would it be if everyone would operate with the ultimate goal being love? Thanks 4 Women Entrepreneurs January 21st, 2011 at 8:19 pm Great post. I think showing love is something that will really come back to you in the end, even in the business world. Interesting thoughts. Thanks for posting.

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How to Repair Your Reputation

Frank Sonnenberg Online

There’s an old saying that bad news travels fast. With the advent of social media, the operative word “fast” doesn’t do justice to the speed at which bad news travels today. As Doug Larson, the columnist, said, “Bad news travels fast. The second common reaction is to launch a high-profile PR stunt to repair the damage.

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Cast the Net Wide – Make the Most of Your Promotional Time and.

Women on Business

But many businesswomen are so overwhelmed with running day-to-day operations, there is little or no time to do a good job at casting the net of promotional effort out—whether through community activities, donations, networking events, promotional campaigns, public relations initiatives, or advertising—it is NEVER enough!

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Collaboration is the Key to Providing Consistent Brand Value

Leading Blog

Lead by example and let people know that you don''t operate in silos. But if you want to create a more collaborative culture in your organization, decide what’s fair and what’s off-limits and communicate it clearly. Instead, you pitch in when needed and you share your wins - and losses - as a team. Share information appropriately.

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A (Not So) Magic Formula For Sustainable Business Excellence

Terry Starbucker

He had just spent several days reviewing our business operations, and after absorbing our successes and industry-leading metrics, he couldn’t figure it out on his own. “Pr&# is Pride. So he was compelled to ask me that question, perhaps hoping I would reply with some magic formula that he could take back home with him.

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How to Apply for a New Job After You’ve Been Fired

Harvard Business Review

“You have a golden moment in your job search where you’re operating at peak confidence and energy. Kimberly Evans* had been working as a digital media lead at a small marketing, design, and PR firm for nine months when she was fired. “I had already started to get my résumé ready.”

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