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Issue 76

November 2003

Listen Up!

Russell Simmons, the godfather of hip-hop, has used street smarts and a platinum Rolodex to create a $300 million conglomerate. Now he's flexing his political muscle. Come inside the frenetic world of a modern entrepreneur.
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Features

The Price is Right

Sure, everybody loves a bargain. But smart companies know we'll also happily pay a premium for products we really love. These "new luxuries" aren't always what you'd expect, either.
Beane's Magic
Another Blow to the Steel Industry
Wanted: A Few Good Microbes
Cheat Sheet
The Industrialized Revolution
Test of Character
JFK Slept Here
60 Seconds With Second City
Meet JetBlue, Evil Corporation?
Home for the Holidays
They Look
A Taxi, by Jingo--er, Zingo
How MapQuest Gets You From Here to There
Some Magnificent Men and Their Flying Machines
Schmoozing with the Enemy
" Mom, look! Cool!"
Wrist Candy
Never, Ever Quit
Who's That Girl?
A Day in the Life of Work: Udder Artistry
Innovation for Whom?
Identity Shift

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Office Handbook

Chapter 27: Conference Calls
The Corporate Shrink

Coping with partners who can't stand each other; when a white lie is appropriate.

Columns

Give Yourself A Chance

The stories that we tell about ourselves can turn into traps.
The Hidden Qualities Of Great Leaders

What are the qualities of truly great leaders? Not the ones you think.
The Blog of Things To Come

Joi Ito is using his Weblog to put his virtual organization into action.

Fast Talk

Fast Talk

Once again, we turn the tables--this time asking top execs to answer questions from their own companies' standard job interviews. Do they measure up?

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The Net/Net

A go-to guide of the products and services featured in this month's issue.
Between The Lines

The stories behind this issue's stories.

From the Editor

Remembering a Day and a Man

This month's letter from the editor.

Feedback

Letters. Updates. Advice.