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Small Tyrants

Thu Feb 16, 2006 at 10:21 AM

"If you don't understand that you work for your mislabeled 'subordinates,' then you know nothing about leadership. You know only tyranny." --Dee Hock, founder and CEO emeritus, Visa International From Fast Company's ...READ»

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Build a Business

Wed Feb 15, 2006 at 10:12 AM

"Building an enduring great company--one that is truly worthy of lasting--is a noble cause." --Jim Collins, author, "Good to Great" From Fast Company's recently released book, The Rules of Business: 55 Essential Ideas to Help Smart ...READ»

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Build a Business

Wed Feb 15, 2006 at 10:12 AM

"Building an enduring great company--one that is truly worthy of lasting--is a noble cause." --Jim Collins, author, "Good to Great" From Fast Company's recently released book, The Rules of Business: 55 Essential Ideas to Help Smart ...READ»

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Build a Business

Wed Feb 15, 2006 at 10:12 AM

"Building an enduring great company--one that is truly worthy of lasting--is a noble cause." --Jim Collins, author, "Good to Great" From Fast Company's recently released book, The Rules of Business: 55 ...READ»

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The Percentage

Tue Feb 14, 2006 at 3:01 PM

"No executive would leave his cash or factory space idle, yet if CEOs are asked how much of the knowledge in their companies are used, they typically say, 'About 20 percent.'" --Thomas A. Stewart, editor, "Harvard Business ...READ»

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The Percentage

Tue Feb 14, 2006 at 3:01 PM

"No executive would leave his cash or factory space idle, yet if CEOs are asked how much of the knowledge in their companies are used, they typically say, 'About 20 percent.'" --Thomas A. Stewart, editor, "Harvard ...READ»

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The Percentage

Tue Feb 14, 2006 at 3:01 PM

"No executive would leave his cash or factory space idle, yet if CEOs are asked how much of the knowledge in their companies are used, they typically say, 'About 20 percent.'" --Thomas A. Stewart, editor, "Harvard Business ...READ»

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Time to Reflect

Fri Feb 10, 2006 at 12:11 PM

"It's hard to share knowledge if you don't have enough time to reflect on what you know or what you need to learn. Most companies have squeezed almost all of the reflection time out of their business processes." --John Old, knowledge ...READ»

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Time to Reflect

Fri Feb 10, 2006 at 12:11 PM

"It's hard to share knowledge if you don't have enough time to reflect on what you know or what you need to learn. Most companies have squeezed almost all of the reflection time out of their business processes." --John ...READ»

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Time to Reflect

Fri Feb 10, 2006 at 12:11 PM

"It's hard to share knowledge if you don't have enough time to reflect on what you know or what you need to learn. Most companies have squeezed almost all of the reflection time out of their business processes." --John Old, knowledge ...READ»

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Popular Service

Thu Feb 9, 2006 at 10:13 AM

"Technology should be the servant of the people." --Sidney Harman, CEO, Harman International From Fast Company's recently released book, The Rules of Business: 55 Essential Ideas to Help Smart People (and ...READ»

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Popular Service

Thu Feb 9, 2006 at 10:13 AM

"Technology should be the servant of the people." --Sidney Harman, CEO, Harman International From Fast Company's recently released book, The Rules of Business: 55 Essential Ideas to Help Smart People (and Organizations) Perform At ...READ»

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Popular Service

Thu Feb 9, 2006 at 10:13 AM

"Technology should be the servant of the people." --Sidney Harman, CEO, Harman International From Fast Company's recently released book, The Rules of Business: 55 Essential Ideas to Help Smart People (and Organizations) Perform At ...READ»

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The Differentiator

Wed Feb 8, 2006 at 10:26 AM

"The most meaningful way to differentiate your company from your competition, the best way to put distance between yourself and the crowd, is to do an outstanding job with information. How you gather, manage, and use ...READ»

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The Differentiator

Wed Feb 8, 2006 at 10:26 AM

"The most meaningful way to differentiate your company from your competition, the best way to put distance between yourself and the crowd, is to do an outstanding job with information. How you gather, manage, and use information will ...READ»

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The Differentiator

Wed Feb 8, 2006 at 10:26 AM

"The most meaningful way to differentiate your company from your competition, the best way to put distance between yourself and the crowd, is to do an outstanding job with information. How you gather, manage, and use information will ...READ»

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Talent, Talent, Talent

Tue Feb 7, 2006 at 12:39 PM

"The difference between a good company and a great company is usually the talent level. If talent is a differentiating factor, you're going to have to reward that in order to keep it." --David W. Dorman, chairman and CEO, ...READ»

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Talent, Talent, Talent

Tue Feb 7, 2006 at 12:39 PM

"The difference between a good company and a great company is usually the talent level. If talent is a differentiating factor, you're going to have to reward that in order to keep it." --David W. Dorman, chairman and CEO, AT&T From ...READ»

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Talent, Talent, Talent

Tue Feb 7, 2006 at 12:39 PM

"The difference between a good company and a great company is usually the talent level. If talent is a differentiating factor, you're going to have to reward that in order to keep it." --David W. Dorman, chairman and CEO, AT&T From ...READ»

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Equal Treatment

Mon Feb 6, 2006 at 10:24 AM

"Nothing demotivates people like the equal treatment of unequals. When you hire a bozo and treat him the same as a rock star, it deflates the rock star." --Joe Kraus, founder and CEO, JotSpot From Fast Company's ...READ»

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Equal Treatment

Mon Feb 6, 2006 at 10:24 AM

"Nothing demotivates people like the equal treatment of unequals. When you hire a bozo and treat him the same as a rock star, it deflates the rock star." --Joe Kraus, founder and CEO, JotSpot From Fast Company's recently released ...READ»

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Equal Treatment

Mon Feb 6, 2006 at 10:24 AM

"Nothing demotivates people like the equal treatment of unequals. When you hire a bozo and treat him the same as a rock star, it deflates the rock star." --Joe Kraus, founder and CEO, JotSpot From Fast Company's recently released ...READ»

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Hire Right

Fri Feb 3, 2006 at 10:48 AM

"I'd rather interview 50 people and not hire anyone than hire the wrong person. Cultures aren't so much planned as they evolve from that early set of people. New employees either dislike the culture and leave, or feel comfortable and ...READ»

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Hire Right

Fri Feb 3, 2006 at 10:48 AM

"I'd rather interview 50 people and not hire anyone than hire the wrong person. Cultures aren't so much planned as they evolve from that early set of people. New employees either dislike the culture and leave, or feel ...READ»

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Hire Right

Fri Feb 3, 2006 at 10:48 AM

"I'd rather interview 50 people and not hire anyone than hire the wrong person. Cultures aren't so much planned as they evolve from that early set of people. New employees either dislike the culture and leave, or feel comfortable and ...READ»