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30 second mba

12.21.12 | 6:45 pm

Joe Jimenez: What do you tell a team that has failed?

If your team fails nine times out of 10, that’s when you’re getting somewhere innovative, says Joe Jimenez, CEO of Novartis.

12.21.12 | 6:44 pm

Bant Breen: How do you manage your inbox?

If you’re having trouble keeping on top of your inbox, stop working so hard to write an amazing response. Bant Breen, CEO of Qnary, makes it a priority to clear his inbox by the end of each day, even if it means a short reply.

12.13.12 | 2:55 pm

Whitney Johnson: What is a risk worth taking?

How do you decide what risks to take? Whitney Johnson, cofounder of Rose Park Advisors, recommends using disruptive innovation theory to calculate which risks have the greatest reward.

12.13.12 | 2:54 pm

Peter Shankman: How do you prepare for a big meeting?

It’s easy to stress out about big meetings. Peter Shankman, author and entrepreneur, recommends getting sleep the night before, exercising before the meeting, and most importantly, taking a few deep breaths before you enter the room to keep yourself level and focused.

12.13.12 | 2:53 pm

Joe Jimenez: What is the toughest feedback you’ve ever received?

If you think you’re moving backwards or sideways, think again. Joe Jimenez, CEO of Novartis, shares why going off course was his best career move.

12.13.12 | 2:49 pm

Dave Norris: What do you do when you don’t know what to do?

Dave Norris, CEO of BlueCava, recommends finding a mentor to give you honest feedback–even if it’s “you’re full of it.”

12.13.12 | 2:47 pm

Amy Jo Martin: How do you prioritize your day?

Digital Royalty CEO and founder knows how to make employees happy: give them control of their day.

12.06.12 | 2:50 am

Mike Hislop: What is a risk worth taking?

Mike Hislop, CEO of Corner Bakery Cafe, reveals the key ingredient to successful risk-taking.

12.06.12 | 2:49 am

Kat Cole: Can openness to change be developed?

Have your employees soured on change? Kat Cole, president of Cinnabon, believes repeated exposure to new circumstances can make employees embrace it.

12.06.12 | 2:48 am

Jennifer Christie: What are the benefits of a diverse team?

Different backgrounds can be the key to innovation. Jennifer Christie, chief diversity officer at American Express, recommends promoting awareness, understanding, and appreciation for diversity, so that it creates success instead of barriers.

12.06.12 | 2:46 am

Brad Garlinghouse: How do you build a great team?

It’s not complicated, but it is hard. Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of YouSendIt, believes you can build a great team if you hire slow and fire fast.

12.06.12 | 2:44 am

Adam Pisoni: How do you grow your customer/client/user base?

Rapid growth begins with letting people use your product–for free, says Adam Pisoni, cofounder and CTO of Yammer.

11.29.12 | 4:40 pm

David Allmark: Does innovation trump growth?

At Fisher-Price, innovation is serious business, says David Allmark, executive vice-president–here’s how they go about it.

11.29.12 | 4:38 pm

Peter Sims: What are two reasons you should build a company?

Uncertain whether or not you’re ready for a startup? Peter Sims, founder of BLKSHP, has two questions for you.

11.29.12 | 4:35 pm

Peter Swinburn: What is more important culture or strategy?

Strategy is straightforward. According to Peter Swinburn, president and CEO, Molson Coors Brewing Company, culture is far more difficult–and more important.

11.29.12 | 4:34 pm

K.C. Blonski: How do you develop your customer base?

If you’re developing your customer base, worry less about acquiring and more about maintaining. K.C. Blonski, director of travel, leisure, and retail markets of AchieveGlobal, believes a customer’s loyalty is ensured or lost in a few defining moments.

11.29.12 | 4:27 pm

Cliff Crooks: How do you create the perfect burger?

Perfection at work to a chef can look a little different than it does to a CEO. Cliff Crooks, corporate executive chef at ESquared Hospitality, dishes up his secret for cooking up the perfect patty.

11.23.12 | 6:35 pm

John Smedley: How do you encourage a team under stress?

When your team is discouraged, it’s time to reorient their task around what they love to do. John Smedley, president of Sony Online Entertainment, shares how he rallies his team by finding passion.

11.23.12 | 6:10 pm

Lisa Bodell: How do you find great ideas?

Stop asking your clients and employees for advice. Lisa Bodell, CEO and founder of Futurethink, recommends seeking honest feedback from outside sources–your kids, people in different industries, ex-competitors, and employees, or clients who no longer work with you.

11.23.12 | 6:02 pm

Ranjith Kumaran: How do you deal with negative feedback?

It’s not what you say, it’s what you do–and how quickly you do it. Ranjith Kumaran, founder of PunchTab, on how to handle negative feedback.

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30 second mba

Joe Jimenez: What do you tell a team that has failed?

If your team fails nine times out of 10, that’s when you’re getting somewhere innovative, says Joe Jimenez, CEO of Novartis.

Bant Breen: How do you manage your inbox?

If you’re having trouble keeping on top of your inbox, stop working so hard to write an amazing response. Bant Breen, CEO of Qnary, makes it a priority to clear his inbox by the end of each day, even if it means a short reply.

Whitney Johnson: What is a risk worth taking?

How do you decide what risks to take? Whitney Johnson, cofounder of Rose Park Advisors, recommends using disruptive innovation theory to calculate which risks have the greatest reward.

Peter Shankman: How do you prepare for a big meeting?

It’s easy to stress out about big meetings. Peter Shankman, author and entrepreneur, recommends getting sleep the night before, exercising before the meeting, and most importantly, taking a few deep breaths before you enter the room to keep yourself level and focused.

Joe Jimenez: What is the toughest feedback you’ve ever received?

If you think you’re moving backwards or sideways, think again. Joe Jimenez, CEO of Novartis, shares why going off course was his best career move.

Dave Norris: What do you do when you don’t know what to do?

Dave Norris, CEO of BlueCava, recommends finding a mentor to give you honest feedback–even if it’s “you’re full of it.”

Amy Jo Martin: How do you prioritize your day?

Digital Royalty CEO and founder knows how to make employees happy: give them control of their day.

Mike Hislop: What is a risk worth taking?

Mike Hislop, CEO of Corner Bakery Cafe, reveals the key ingredient to successful risk-taking.

Kat Cole: Can openness to change be developed?

Have your employees soured on change? Kat Cole, president of Cinnabon, believes repeated exposure to new circumstances can make employees embrace it.

Jennifer Christie: What are the benefits of a diverse team?

Different backgrounds can be the key to innovation. Jennifer Christie, chief diversity officer at American Express, recommends promoting awareness, understanding, and appreciation for diversity, so that it creates success instead of barriers.

Brad Garlinghouse: How do you build a great team?

It’s not complicated, but it is hard. Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of YouSendIt, believes you can build a great team if you hire slow and fire fast.

Adam Pisoni: How do you grow your customer/client/user base?

Rapid growth begins with letting people use your product–for free, says Adam Pisoni, cofounder and CTO of Yammer.

David Allmark: Does innovation trump growth?

At Fisher-Price, innovation is serious business, says David Allmark, executive vice-president–here’s how they go about it.

Peter Sims: What are two reasons you should build a company?

Uncertain whether or not you’re ready for a startup? Peter Sims, founder of BLKSHP, has two questions for you.

Peter Swinburn: What is more important culture or strategy?

Strategy is straightforward. According to Peter Swinburn, president and CEO, Molson Coors Brewing Company, culture is far more difficult–and more important.

K.C. Blonski: How do you develop your customer base?

If you’re developing your customer base, worry less about acquiring and more about maintaining. K.C. Blonski, director of travel, leisure, and retail markets of AchieveGlobal, believes a customer’s loyalty is ensured or lost in a few defining moments.

Cliff Crooks: How do you create the perfect burger?

Perfection at work to a chef can look a little different than it does to a CEO. Cliff Crooks, corporate executive chef at ESquared Hospitality, dishes up his secret for cooking up the perfect patty.

John Smedley: How do you encourage a team under stress?

When your team is discouraged, it’s time to reorient their task around what they love to do. John Smedley, president of Sony Online Entertainment, shares how he rallies his team by finding passion.

Lisa Bodell: How do you find great ideas?

Stop asking your clients and employees for advice. Lisa Bodell, CEO and founder of Futurethink, recommends seeking honest feedback from outside sources–your kids, people in different industries, ex-competitors, and employees, or clients who no longer work with you.

Ranjith Kumaran: How do you deal with negative feedback?

It’s not what you say, it’s what you do–and how quickly you do it. Ranjith Kumaran, founder of PunchTab, on how to handle negative feedback.

Tech

Urbanista is releasing a completely solar-powered pair of earbuds

Why the rise of precision agriculture exposes our food systems to new threats

Why Amazon’s ‘dead grandma’ Alexa is just the beginning for voice cloning

News

Magic Empire Global IPO: Wild meme stock frenzy or something else entirely?

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