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

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TV host Yang Lan is one of China's biggest celebs. Will the propriety and pragmatism that got her there keep her from becoming the mogul she wants to be? A story of fame, ambition, and reality in modern China.READ»

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Fancy Doing a Startup? YCombinator Has a Business Plan for You

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The venture capital scene is going a bit topsy turvy at the moment, but now YCombinator, which provides seed funding for startups, is turning the whole concept of funding on its head: They are giving out ideas and looking for ...READ»

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"Wedding Day" Premieres on TNT--We Talk to One of Its Hosts

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No eating bugs. No "you're fired." This is a different side of renowned television producer Mark Burnett, the man behind Survivor and The Apprentice. In TNT's new reality series Wedding Day, nuptial planner to the stars Diann ...READ»

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I was at the Midway Airport in Chicago last week, waiting for a flight out. A young guy approaches me and asks, "Are you the Branding Diva?" "Yes, I am." "Wow, that's so cool. I have your book and read your column in Fast ...READ»

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Datebook

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Chinks in the Armor

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Fast Talk: What I Learned on <em>The Apprentice</em>

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You're fired! With the finale of season three this month, five people who've heard that signature Trumpism share what they learned about image, experience, role models, decision making, and leveraging free publicity from being on The Donald's hit show. And -- surprise! -- Trump himself had little to teach.READ»

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The Gonzo Way of Branding

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There's nothing more important -- or tougher -- than finding talent. Here's advice from some top scouts.READ»

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Sex As a Career Strategy: Not

BY Fast Company Staff
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Seems the flirtatious babes on The Apprentice were more representative of the workplace than some of us would like. Fortunately, a new study shows that the Donald's advice for them to "use those God-given assets" is less helpful ...READ»

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Species: Adverto Entertainimus

BY Fast Company Staff
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The Office: Brilliant Satire or Tired Facsimile? Discuss.

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Donald Trump (Again!)

BY Fast Company Staff
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Last night's opener to The Apprentice was fascinating television. Yes, readers of this blog know that I am no fan of The Donald. Indeed, Fast Company is one of his loudest critics. But I have to salute Mark Burnett for spinning out ...READ»

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