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A. There's a theme in the comments here of fear, restlessness, Calvinist work-ethic, lack of leverage. It's not a sign of balance, of an ownership society, of being empowered, of a broader...

A. No, not in itself. It's the cohesiveness of the group, its match with the corporate mission, their inventives and engagement and commitment to their brand promise to each other and their...

A. Corporations are socially responsible as they are now. Their actions reflect their sense of responsibility to their communities, their customers and employees. It's the values, or their lack,...

A. Leaders lead. The best lead by example. There's a lot of sentiment in these comments that what a Boss accomplishes is more important than the hours he/she puts in at the office. That's the example...

A. Absolutely. WOM, word-of-mouth, for a well-designed product is a far more powerful resource for spreading the word. It's ultimately faster, less-expensive, sustainable, and builds a community of...

A. Profitable, pays a living wage which includes the ability to afford health care for their workers and their workers' families, offers opportunities to grow for their employees and a great...