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Buyer Beware: 3 B2B Public Relations Don'ts

BY Wendy MarxMon Feb 6, 2012

PR is often, to its misfortune, confused with advertising. Yet, the two are as different as say the proverbial country mouse is from its city relative. Public relations, at least in the B2B world, is all about credibility, education, thought leadership. And, yes, it’s about self-promotion, but done in a way that bolsters credibility.READ»

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This Is Generation Flux: Meet The Pioneers Of The New (And Chaotic) Frontier Of Business

BY Robert SafianMon Jan 9, 2012

The future of business is pure chaos. Here's how you can survive--and perhaps even thrive.READ»

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Work Smart: The Power Of Circles

BY Scott BelskyTue Dec 27, 2011

The most successful circles are made up of people who have a shared commitment and are willing to keep a set of rules. READ»

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LinkedIn SVP Deep Nishar's Three Career Tips For Novice Networkers

BY Austin CarrTue Dec 13, 2011

With 13.3 million Americans out of work and recovery still likely years away, it's now more important than ever to obsessively manage any and all career prospects. Here are three tips from LinkedIn product SVP Deep Nishar. READ»

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Calling All Women Executives - Part 1: How to Win (Male) Friends and Influence Everyone

BY Mark GoulstonSat Nov 19, 2011

How to navigate male power and male egos.READ»

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How Silence Changes The Communication Dynamic

BY David LavendaFri Nov 18, 2011

Ever wonder what it would be like to remain silent for an entire week? Not just less talking--total silence. A recent throat surgery provided me just such an opportunity, which led to some profound realizations about how we can better communicate both at work and at home.READ»

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Seven Words Your Regular Employees Can't Stand

BY Mark GoulstonThu Nov 3, 2011

Don't be too disappointed when your regular employees don't get enthused about these seven words that you think are great.READ»

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What to do with high-performing bullies

BY Mark GoulstonMon Oct 31, 2011

Read our lips: "Forget the carrot, go directly to the stick!"READ»

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Switch Hitters, Virtuoso Pianists, and Leaders who Learn

BY Maury PeiperlSat Oct 15, 2011

Many of the best leaders are switch hitters. They play their strong side when they can, but their other side(s) when they must.READ»

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I didn't know Steve Jobs, so why am I so sad?

BY Mark GoulstonFri Oct 7, 2011

I've been trying to understand why I'm so sad about Steve Jobs death.READ»

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Fixing Dysfunctional Boards

BY Mark GoulstonThu Sep 29, 2011

What do Hewlett Packard, Yahoo, Bank of America, Sprint-Nextel, AMD, Moody’s, Best Buy, Cisco, Goldman Sachs, Sears and GE have in common?READ»

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Coming Soon to an Entrepreneur Near You - the Cyclothymic Personality

BY Mark GoulstonMon Sep 26, 2011

When you’re "too" ready for prime time, not quite ready for lithium and then pity the poor spouse or COO who tries to keep you on the rails.READ»

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Volunteering Will Save Your Career (Or Put You In A New One)

BY Nidhi SubbaramanWed Sep 7, 2011

LinkedIn's new "Volunteer Experience and Causes" feature, launching today, encourages users to tout their selfless deeds to land better jobs. And a survey of users of the social media service suggests employers prefer do-gooders. READ»

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7 Habits Of Highly Ineffective Managers

BY MindflashMon Aug 29, 2011

Here's how to kick the most common workplace ruts that are dragging down your management style. Hang this poster in the break room at your own risk. READ»

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New World Leadership

BY Mark GoulstonFri Aug 19, 2011

A good leader makes you want to do a better job; a great leader makes you want to be a better personREAD»

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The 5-Minute Guide To Getting A Job In Social Media

BY MindflashThu Aug 18, 2011

As more and more companies begin to offer employment opportunities in the social media world, many of us are trying to figure out how to get a foot in the door. If you want to get into this field but your efforts have proved fruitless, look no further. This unofficial guide will set you on the straight path to employment.READ»

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5 Steps To Get Your Business Ready For Mastering Google+

BY Wendy MarxMon Aug 15, 2011

B2B companies have traditionally been laggards in social media. But the recent launch of Google+ -- which will eventually be available for business use -- has the potential to hugely transform the way B2B companies engage online. Here's how to prepare. READ»

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Failure To Communicate

BY Mark GoulstonThu Jul 28, 2011

Like it or not, skilled at it or not, after you put the technical aspects of business aside, everything else is about people. READ»

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"U.S. Declares Bankruptcy!"

BY Mark GoulstonSun Jul 24, 2011

Ten years to the day of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President Obama made the announcement to the General Assembly of the United Nations that the United States was filing for bankruptcy and for the protection provided in the Chapter 11 provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code.READ»

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Know Any "Know It All's?"

BY Mark GoulstonMon Jul 18, 2011

People with an opinion wait to be asked for it; People who are opinionated offer it before they're asked.READ»

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