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Why In-Person Socializing Is A Mandatory To-Do Item

BY Kevin PurdySun Dec 11, 2011

We are genetically oriented toward learning from others, an easy thing to forget these days. Here's why in-person socializing is so important, and efficient.READ»

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New Speakers And Topics Announced For Innovation Uncensored; Only 3 Weeks Left To Register!

BY Jocelyn HawkesThu Oct 13, 2011

From HBO to Cisco, from digital entertainment to startups changing the world, our Innovation Uncensored event in San Francisco will be touching on everything that is shaping business today. Register to be part of the conversation.READ»

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Inspired By September 11th, A Refocusing On Good Deeds With No Expectations

BY Julie Sue AuslanderMon Sep 12, 2011

In a gesture of remembrance, 'doing a good deed' for someone you don't know is something we can do to honor those that were lost and the families that lost them.READ»

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Why You Need To Take 50 Coffee Meetings

BY Mark SusterTue Aug 16, 2011

Fifty coffee meetings. That number should stick in your head as a metaphor for networking. It's the entrepreneur's equivalent of "10,000 hours," and if you put it into practice next week, it will start paying dividends in the near future. There's a direct correlation to your future success.READ»

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In Today's Job Market, Moms Need Not Apply--For Their Kids, That Is

BY Julie Sue AuslanderTue Aug 16, 2011

We recently took at deep breath, looked at our beleaguered employees, and we decided to make a new hire. We were shocked to see the number of moms who applied to our ad. Not to offer their services for employment, mind you--but those of their children. Here are the dos and don'ts for parents trying to help their kids find work. READ»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

What Teens Can Teach Us About Social Entrepreneurialism

BY Julie Sue AuslanderWed May 25, 2011

Claiming your vision as a social entrepreneur.READ»

WORK/LIFE | Comment

How To Network A Company Picnic

BY Doogie HornerFri Apr 1, 2011

You are a midlevel employee at a large company, and today is the annual Memorial Day picnic. You mill around sipping a wine cooler. As you turn to head toward the volleyball court, someone bumps into you, spilling Frito pie on your madras shirt. You look up and find yourself face-to-face with your company’s CEO.READ»

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Bizwords

BY Alex BlaggFri Apr 1, 2011

Our monthly guide to the latest tech jargon.READ»

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Why You Need a Business Card and Cher Doesn't

BY Dayna SteeleWed Mar 2, 2011

Unless you are widely known by one name, you should always have something to leave behind to make yourself memorableREAD»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

Niche Daily Deal Sites Offer New Opportunities for Small Businesses

BY Julie Sue AuslanderMon Feb 14, 2011

Everyone wants a good deal. A few months ago, most people had never heard of Groupon, but now there are so many daily deal addicts, our wallets are bulging with coupons. As the market is maturing, niche sites are launching and deals are now targeted to better address specific needs and interests.READ»

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The Art of Audacious Conversation

BY Keith FerrazziTue Jan 25, 2011

How does one get over their fear and start talking and networking with those that can help your business, from VC rockstars to possible partners? Even a personal hero, such as Nike cofounder Phil Knight? We continue our Leadership Hall of Fame series, a year-long look at the top business books and authors, with an excerpt from "Never Eat Alone" by Keith Ferrazzi.READ»

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Deepak Chopra and "The Soul of Leadership"

BY Julie Sue AuslanderThu Jan 13, 2011

On January 11th, I had the profound honor of being one of a small group of professionals invited to hear Deepak Chopra speak about his latest book "The Soul of Leadership" at the offices of Morgan Stanley in Times Square.READ»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

12 Reasons to Have Lunch With the Competition

BY Dayna SteeleTue Dec 21, 2010

Why you should add the competition to your network.READ»

CLIENT | Comment

What Have We Learned

BY Julie Sue AuslanderMon Sep 13, 2010

9/11...9 years later. This week's blog was inspired from a post on Polipsych by Judith Barr. It's the anniversary of a painful, horrifying, tragedy. We've responded in a number of ways... We've been shocked. We've grieved. We've ...READ»

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Four Tips to Make a Lasting Impression at a Networking Event

BY Reid CarrMon Jun 7, 2010

I can't count the number of times I've attended a networking event only to meet someone that doesn't differentiate themselves from other folks in their industry. For example, when coming across a technical programmer at a software ...READ»

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IBM's Software Could Connect Every Little Gadget to the Net

BY Kit EatonMon Jun 7, 2010

Several times we've predicted the future world will be one where everything is networked to everything, and now IBM's revealed it has the same goal. It's releasing new software to enable "the internet of things" so that sensors can ...READ»

MEDICAL NOTES | Comment

Dell Could Make Your Doctor's Handwriting Legible Again With Practice Fusion

BY Kit EatonThu Jun 3, 2010

Dell might not be the first firm that leaps to mind when you think "high-tech medical practices" but maybe it should be: the company just introduced an all-in-one system for making digital medical records cheap and easy for doctors, ...READ»

CAREERS | Comment

6 Ways To Become the Top Dog Before Your Interview

BY Phil RosenbergMon May 10, 2010

Did you realize that nearly all hiring managers pre-rank candidates before they've interviewed even one? If you're the top candidate before interviews, then it's basically your job to lose. So how can you position yourself as the to READ»

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Why Freebies Can Cost You

BY Julie Sue AuslanderMon May 3, 2010

The following article was written by A. Michelle Blakeley. She is the Founder and CEO of Simplicity, Inc., a progressive small business development firm. She manages her clients’ business expectations and prevents information ...READ»

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Linkedin Company Follow Helps Job Seekers Find The "Hidden Job Market"

BY Phil RosenbergFri Apr 30, 2010

Linkedin unveiled an interesting new capability - Company Follow. This new feature can provide some valuable new help for job seekers. Let's look at what's included in the Company Follow feature and how job seekers can use it ... READ»