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MIT Advances the Model for Retinal Implants

Erica Westly — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:53:33 -0400

How to Create a 20/20 Business Vision and Why it Matters

Roxanne Emmerich — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:54:41 -0400

At some point in his or her career, every politician gets tarred with a catch phrase--and usually not a flattering one.

George Bush, Sr. is stuck with two. There was "Read my lips, no new taxes," of course. But only slightly less unfortunate was his dismissal of what he called, "The 'vision thing.'"

He was trying at the time to shake the impression that he was a competent day-to-day manager but he lacked any grander vision of where he wanted to lead the country. His choice of words and tone of voice didn't exactly help.

Work at home programs

Elizabeth Haley — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:33:45 -0400

Many companies have moved to an at-home work model, most of them in the call center or customer service departments. The benefits are huge - positive ROI, more engaged employees, lower costs for brick'and'mortar, increase in customer satisfaction... What are your thoughts on this trend?

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Asset velocity versus high margin.

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:32:10 -0400

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The Strategic Leadership Challenge

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:07:10 -0400

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“90% OF COMPANIES FAIL TO IMPLEMENT THEIR STRATEGIES EFFECTIVELY.”

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:16:35 -0400

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President

Sandra Smith-Doghmi — Sun, 24 May 2009 17:02:13 -0400

Hello!

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Managing Director

Linda Williams-Hill — Sat, 02 May 2009 12:30:19 -0400

I am appreciate this site... being able to network, with like minded professionals.

I assist a entrepreneur writing grants, proposals and buiness plans.

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Six Fascinating Things Online this Week

Chris Dannen — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:33:41 -0400

Watch Those Fingers

Imagine you had the opportunity to meet President Obama in Prague this week. Now imagine that you had no idea who he was, and so you decided to stick your fingers in his nose and eyes. Such are the joys of being a baby, as captured in a heartening and humanizing White House photo by Pete Souza.

Leading the Way Out of this Economic -- and Ethical -- Mess

Brian McDermott — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:25:47 -0400

I'm looking for any sign I can find that we're in recovery -- not
only that the economy is turning around, but that the mindset that led
us into this mess is shifting.

I found a good one.

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Behavior and Technology: what you intend is not always what you get!

Manoj Govindan — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:58:46 -0400

Raju, the peon at my high-school in Mumbai growing up, lived (with a big family of 12) in a tin-roof shanty in nearby Dharavi, the world's largest slum. Electricity was scarcely available to them. With the decline in prices of Photovoltaic solar energy, it became worthwhile for Raju to buy a PV unit, so we collected donations at school and a set of 2 PV collectors and a battery for storage of the electricity - so that electricity generated during the day could be consumed in the evening - were installed.

How to Cut Costs Strategically...

Brian McDermott — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:29:08 -0500

"What are you doing to contain or cut costs to get through 2009?"

I was a blind-copy recipient of this question in an email from a colleague the other day. It came with the promise that answers would be shared anonymously among those of us willing to throw our ideas into the conversation.

I'm tossing out a couple of thoughts. They're based on the experience I've had the last decade working with leaders to create and implement strategies for change, improvement and innovation -- which often has been shaped by the need to hang on for dear life.

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Hello.

Somkid Mex — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:38:12 -0500

It good to share idea through the www.fastcompany.com

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Vuzix VR Goggles World's First With Transparent Quantum Optics

Kit Eaton — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:57:37 -0500

News of the Vuzix Wrap 920AV video-glasses first appeared a few days ago, but without any specific data. Now we know that along with looking less retro-sci-fi than previous video-goggles, they're packing some interesting technology.

5 Marketplace Implementation Lessons from a Corporate Strategy Execution Consultant with 25+ Years of Experience

Scott Glatstein — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:41:55 -0500

The best-laid strategic plans often go awry once exposed to the light of day and the rudeness and ruthlessness of reality.

Former President Lyndon Johnson understood that. He often told a story of a man who had applied for a job as a flagman at a railroad crossing. The man was told he'd be handed the job if he could pass a test consisting of just a single question

Adaptive Glasses Change Prescription To Suit Your Eyes

Kit Eaton — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:12:47 -0500

Simplicity is often the key to a great invention, and that's at the core of this idea from a retired physics professor: Adaptive eye-glasses that are easily tweaked to suit the wearer.

Still point mine - yours - ours

Terrill Welch — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:40:44 -0500

Still point mine - yours - ours

Collaborative ways of working and culture

slim lambert — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:41:32 -0500

Hi,

I am managing a programme called Alstom collaborative Way. I’d like to get a dialogue about it. Today, tools exist for and success stories are already starting to come through.

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Why Leadership Does not Require Charisma

Mitch McCrimmon — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:39:33 -0500

You may need charisma to get elected to high office, but there is such a thing as small scale local leadership. For example, a technical expert could promote a new product idea to her colleagues by demonstrating how it works or by making a hard-hitting factual case for it. Our concept of leadership is totally distorted by our narrow focus on business and political leadership - what it means to get appointed to high office. Style is only a situational matter.

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Canada slides! - Global Gender Gap Report 2008

Terrill Welch — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:28:15 -0500

I was saddened to read that Canada has slid 13 places to number 31 out of 130 countries on 2008 the global "gender gap index." However, the US gains four places and for the first time is ahead of Canada. Norway holds the number one position, followed by Finland (2), Sweden (3) and Iceland (4).

The Power of Choice and Control

Rochelle Mucha — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:47:33 -0500

Decades ago, I learned a valuable lesson from the ‘special’ young children I worked with. These were kids from disenfranchised neighborhoods, who by seven years old were ‘labeled’, deemed difficult if not impossible, and in many cases discarded. The lesson I learned was the power of ‘Choice and Control’. Determined to make a difference, and reach these young folks, I improvised all the time. I was willing to try anything.

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Observe, Discover, Intent, Produce

Rochelle Mucha — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:56:26 -0400

These four words, “observe, discover, intent, produce”, capture the essence of leading educators and business leaders who are lauded for their creative leadership. Peter Senge defined this process as characteristics for his U Model (presencing, sensing and realizing). Important to note is the critical attitude, skill and behavior is being present, for without that, you ‘seeing’ is always compromised by habitual ways of being and thinking.

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October 28 - Live Webinar with World's Foremost Authority on Leadership

Mark Goulston — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:19:16 -0400

Sadly there is much more brightness (knowing what is brand new) and smartness (knowing what will sell) than there is wisdom (knowing what is important and what is worth fighting for and what is not) in the world. If you want to bathed in wisdom from one of the wisest men on the planet you will want to attend the following event.

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The Evolving Social Network

Thomas Psillas — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:42:19 -0400

Social Networking is constantly evolving, since its inception.

Many new ideas are evolving and many old ideas are being recycled. But, one thing is for sure. The Internet is littered with social networking sites. Why? Because the early adopters and many niche sites are making tons of money.

So, where is the trend headed and how can I capitlize on it?

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Redefining leadership

Luis G. Jaramillo — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:08:12 -0400

It is time to define with more objectivity the leadership concept, something that today is quite diffuse. Can we call Leaders to those people or organizations that finally will leave indicated as responsible for the catastrophe that today shakes the world?.

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