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Rubenstein's Sobering Tour de Force

BY Seth KahanTue Oct 6, 2009 at 3:35 PM

David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlisle Group, a global private-equity firm managing more than $84.5B of equity capital, delivered a non-stop monologue today at the World Business Forum in New York City. His delivery was ...READ»

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Lencioni Teaches Team Engagement

BY Seth KahanTue Oct 6, 2009 at 2:30 PM

Patrick Lencioni is an expert in team performance. He is the author of eight best-selling books with over 2.5 million copies sold. After six years in print, his book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team continues to be on national ...READ»

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Bill Conaty Sidesteps Issues, Plays it Safe at World Business Forum

BY Seth KahanTue Oct 6, 2009 at 11:59 AM

The opening sequence this morning at the World Business Forum highlighted the turmoil, crisis, and upheaval our business world has faced over the last year. It was ominous, one newspaper after the other headlining the dire events that ...READ»

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We’re Saving Big Business. We Need to Focus on Small Business.

BY Seth KahanTue Oct 6, 2009 at 10:05 AM

Bill George’s core competency is his deep experience, in-depth understanding of America’s major players and the intricacies of business economics. He led Medtronics, joining as CEO in ’91. He grew Medtronic’s market ...READ»

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The Future of Health Care Is Social

BY Jennifer Kilian and Barbara PantusoTue Oct 6, 2009 at 10:00 AM

Too many of us are too busy to be healthy--not because we lack awareness. It's finding the time to do it that's the problem. In an age of 24/7 connectivity, time feels more pressed than ever. Yet, it may be that the very technology allowing us this around-the-clock connection can transform how we manage our health.READ»

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World Business Forum live - Day 1

BY Seth KahanTue Oct 6, 2009 at 8:50 AM

It's a gorgeous morning in NYC - upper 50s, sunny & clear. Radio City Music Hall is alive with activity as thousands assemble for the World Business Forum, bringing together some of the leading thinkers of our time to debate and ...READ»

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MARKET SAVVINESS IS CRUCIAL FOR A LEARNING ORGANIZATION

BY Arnold BeekesTue Oct 6, 2009 at 4:15 AM

On one hand it is clear that changes are speeding up, in business, technology, the market, legislation, demographics and so on. It is a challenge to keep up to date with all these new developments. On the other hand ...READ»

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Monday Morning Magic: Looking Forward

BY Seth KahanMon Oct 5, 2009 at 8:53 AM

Looking forward is about more than peering into the future; it's about excitement and enthusiasm and that makes all the difference in the world.Here is what I am looking forward to:* Today I pack my bags with anticipation, head down ...READ»

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Bill George: World Leaders Need to Think of the World like the Internet

BY Seth KahanFri Oct 2, 2009 at 4:48 PM

Bill George, Harvard Professor and former CEO, Medtronic, will be keynoting the World Business Forum next Tuesday for the second year in a row. I spoke to him today. Here is some of what he told me:Leaders need to think of the world ...READ»

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A Growing Wave of Hospital Excellence

BY Seth KahanThu Oct 1, 2009 at 4:27 PM

Today I am at the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky. This year's event sold out with over 5,000 nurses, health care workers, and hospital executives in attendance. These three ...READ»

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Innovation Is the Opposite of What You Think It Is

BY Seth KahanWed Sep 30, 2009 at 6:47 AM

That’s what David Murray says in his new book, Borrowing Brilliance, which edged up onto the WSJ’s bestseller list just two weeks ago.The book follows David’s adventures, which are many. This includes some really ...READ»

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LISTENING: THE FORGOTTEN BUSINESS SKILL

BY Arnold BeekesTue Sep 29, 2009 at 4:03 AM

More and more we are busy, very busy. As a consequence we read and write quickly and superficially, because it seems that we are always in a hurry. When we have meetings with other people, we are also in a rush. We have ...READ»

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WorkLifeSuccess: Monday Morning Magic

BY Seth KahanMon Sep 28, 2009 at 8:02 AM

At the beginning of every work week there is an opportunity to set goals for the five days ahead. But, there is also an opportunity to raise the bar on your own performance. Want to put a spring in your step, a twinkle in your ...READ»

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8 Conversations that Create the Future

BY Seth KahanSat Sep 26, 2009 at 12:02 AM

For each of these conversations you must establish an atmosphere of genuine exploration. These eight topics are meant to open the doors of perception to new possibilities, creating an environment where ...READ»

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CEO applies Business Acumen, Transforming Nonprofit into Powerhouse for Change

BY Seth KahanWed Sep 23, 2009 at 7:59 PM

Profile of a Change Leader: Tony CancelosiAs the CEO of Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) in Washington, DC, Tony Cancelosi brings more than 30 years leadership experience from the computer and software industry to his ...READ»

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World Business Forum covered here - Live Oct 6 & 7

BY Seth KahanTue Sep 22, 2009 at 9:52 AM

I will post to this blog, covering the World Business Forum in New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, live as it happens, Oct 6 & 7, 2009. The World Business Forum brings together global leaders, business icons and ...READ»

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HOW TO ORGANIZE AN INTERNAL INNOVATION TEAM?

BY Arnold BeekesTue Sep 22, 2009 at 7:49 AM

More and more organizations are becoming convinced that innovation is no longer a nuisance, but that it is the only way out of the misery. Once you have taken the decision the next step is to think about ...READ»

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HOW TO ORGANIZE AN INTERNAL INNOVATION TEAM?

BY Arnold BeekesTue Sep 22, 2009 at 7:49 AM

More and more organizations are becoming convinced that innovation is no longer a nuisance, but that it is the only way out of the misery. Once you have taken the decision the next step is to think about ...READ»

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WorkLIfeSuccess: Ode to Monday Morning

BY Seth KahanMon Sep 21, 2009 at 9:49 AM

1999 I was working on $66 million systems overhaul at the World Bank. Every Monday morning one of our top analysts (I'll call him Mark) would come in with his extra-huge (Venti) cup from Starbucks, pure caffeinated lift. I was ...READ»

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Nonsense At Work

BY James McIntoshMon Sep 21, 2009 at 6:25 AM

Rolling with the times:What does the saying ‘a rolling stone gathers no moss’ mean to you?I grew up in a culture where calling someone a rolling stone was an insult. It meant that the person was incapable of holding down a ...READ»

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WorkLIfeSuccess: 5 Keys to Sustained High Performance

BY Seth KahanSat Sep 19, 2009 at 11:41 AM

High-performers are experts at sustaining a constructive frame of mind, a clear vision, and a continuous supply of personal energy. It's a tall order. Here's how it's done:Improve your health - your body is your instrument. I ...READ»

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The Power of a Park

BY Seth KahanFri Sep 18, 2009 at 7:59 AM

Profile of a Change Leader: Barbara Tulipane In August I attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Marvin Gaye Park in NorthEast Washington, DC. Since I first moved to DC in the late 80s this park has been known as "Needle ...READ»

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Nonsense At Work

BY James McIntoshWed Sep 16, 2009 at 6:14 AM

Are you consistent or stubborn? When it comes to job hunting, are you consistent or stubborn?Being consistent at work matters because it enables others to anticipate how you will act. Consistency is the basis of ...READ»

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The Transformation of Transportation

BY Seth KahanTue Sep 15, 2009 at 9:05 PM

I was in Chicago today at IBTTA's annual conference on the Transformation of Transportation. Robert Atkinson spoke. He is President of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, a policy think-tank, and author of The ...READ»

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(UN)PROFESSIONAL SERVICE IMPACTS YOUR BRAND

BY Arnold BeekesTue Sep 15, 2009 at 10:55 AM

Last week my Internet connection was not working, so I called the helpdesk of my ISP (internet service provider). This ISP has a brand image of providing high quality services and they are #1 in customer ...READ»

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