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Martyr Stewart

Martha Stewart announced today that she doesn't plan to appeal the decision in her case -- and that she would like to go to prison ASAP. In an email commentary this afternoon, Robert Passikoff, President of Brand Keys Inc., suggests ...READ»

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Martha Not-So-Skewered

Not only is Martha Stewart requesting that she be allowed to serve the first five months of her sentence at home -- then serving the next five in a proper prison -- she's continuing to exert solid influence on the Martha Stewart ...READ»

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Martha's Reputation Rehab II

Not long ago, I emailed the Support Economy discussion group with a question about narcissism in large organizations and what impact highly visible leaders might have on the services they provide customers and clients. An ...READ»

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The Web Is Cooking

From discovering the secrets of great chefs, to finding just the right kitchentools, to buying the most exotic cheeses and spices -- you'll find generous helpings ofinformation and advice on the Web. Now, if you'll pass the salt...READ»

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Calling all Screw-ups!

At Fast Company we spend a lot of time writing about business success stories, hoping to uncover what it is that smart companies do that others can emulate. Sure, that's useful. But, as Mary Cantando, founder of ...READ»

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Martha, Squared

Martha Stewart is throwing her mega-brand power behind the self-styled “Apple” of carpet, FLOR, to sell a new line of its square, eco-friendly home carpet tiles in Martha-approved colors and textures. FLOR was founded in spring ...READ»

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How to Stay Loose in a Tight Spot

These days, anyone is fair game. What do you do when they come after you?READ»

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Most Wanted Bosses: Mark Zuckerberg Ranks Low, Oprah High

A new poll suggests Mark Zuckerberg, Simon Cowell, and Tony Hayward are far from ideal bosses.READ»

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Martha Stewart's Twitter Tips

In just five months, lifestyle guru Martha Stewart attracted over 1 million followers on Twitter (she's now nearing 2 million). Even more remarkable is how little time she spends on the service. "I only tweet five minutes a ...READ»

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What's in Store

USA Today features two interesting articles about product design and branding today. In the first, Edward Baig reports that Richard Branson and the Virgin Group are branching out into consumer electronics. The products, which include ...READ»

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Datebook

Critical calendar listings for September 2005.READ»

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Face-Off

Who's got the stiffer upper lip when contemplating the pokey, Ken Lay or Martha Stewart?READ»

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The Inmate 55170-054 Show

It might be the fastest corporate comeback ever. Domestic diva turned Big House felon Martha Stewart is still serving a five-month sentence for obstructing justice, but she has already lined up her next job. Earlier today, Susan ...READ»

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The Brand

A look at four brands: Martha Stewart, the Dust Brothers, Chip Kidd, and Ronald Labinski.READ»

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Spin Yourself

"On each gig, you must be marketing your worth, marketing Me Inc. You can go too far (think Dennis Kozlowski or Martha Stewart), but you constantly have to spin-doctor. If you don't, you have what I call 'engineer's mentality'--and I ...READ»

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Spin Yourself

"On each gig, you must be marketing your worth, marketing Me Inc. You can go too far (think Dennis Kozlowski or Martha Stewart), but you constantly have to spin-doctor. If you don't, you have what I call 'engineer's mentality'--and I ...READ»

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Spin Yourself

"On each gig, you must be marketing your worth, marketing Me Inc. You can go too far (think Dennis Kozlowski or Martha Stewart), but you constantly have to spin-doctor. If you don't, you have what I call 'engineer's ...READ»

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Careers: Personal Branding and Firing Back

“Some people get their kicks, Stompin” on a dream But I don’t let it, let it get me down, ‘Cause this fine ‘ol world it keeps spinning around. -Dean Kay and Kelly Gordeon, recorded by Frank Sinatra, “That’s Life” I ...READ»

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Sleep Less, Do More

Anita Sharpe makes an interesting connection between leaders who don't sleep a lot and business success. One IBM exec sleeps five hours a night. Martha Stewart sleeps four hours a night (although I wonder how much of that lost sleep ...READ»

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Valerie Hoffman The Life of An Herbalist

On a recent radio show I was interviewed on they asked me about some of my favorite herbal entertaining recipes and since I have received so many emails on this I am reprinting it for you. Enjoy!Ps next weeks blog will be on the ...READ»

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Top O' the Market: A Consumer's Guide

  Trump World Tower Richard Meier's Perry Street towers 20 Pine The Jade Miraval Living William Beaver House The pitch "The Greatest Condominium Building in the ...READ»

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Posh British Brands Face Bankruptcy

Waterford Wedgwood, icons of British tableware, are on the block. Are they victims of a nasty economy or changing tastes?READ»

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Martha. Still Here. For Now.

Marthaphiles can sleep a little better tonight. As Heath mentioned last week, K-Mart has decided not to drop Martha Stewart from its latest ad campaign, "Kmart. Right Here. Right Now" -- despite the fact that the Empress of ...READ»

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Economic Crisis Transforming the "All or Nothing" Work+Life Mindset

Listen to Cali on Wed 11/19 at 4:00 pm ET talk with Maggie Mistal about Work+Life Fit in a Recession on Sirius Radio's Martha Stewart Network!  "Making a Living with Maggie" inspires, educates and entertains listeners so that they ...READ»

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Ideo's David Kelley wins Edison Award for Innovation

On April 1, Ideo founder David Kelley will be awarded the Edison Achievement Award by the Thomas Edison Papers at Rutgers University for his “pioneering contributions to the design of breakthrough products, services, and ...READ»