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The Curious Case of Manny Ramirez

At what point does the cost of a valuable employee, say Manny Ramirez, outweigh the potential profit they represent? If a high-performing employee becomes disruptive because of their attitude, dress, or behavior, when do you draw the line?

Innovation and the Obama Presidency

Google Brings Voice to the iPhone

Real Change in Washington: Obama Announces Plan to Update Fireside Chats

How Do We Boost Those Much Needed R&D Dollars?

Reflections on a Depression: I’ve Got All This Blame, Where do I Put it?

Thinking Creatively: Making Coal into Diamonds

Creative Thinking: Making Diamonds from Coal

Who The Blogosphere Says Is The Most Sustainable

Talkin’ Political Leadership Blues

Colours in Motion: Innovation and Moving Forward

The Biggest Hack Exposed: How Safe is the Web Really?

I’m Voting For: The Youth Vote Goes Online

Not so Fast Buckaroo: T. Boone Loses Big With Yahoo

Encouraging Innovation: How Can We Do It Better?

Let’s Hear it For T. Boone Pickens

Amazon Now Supplying “On Demand”

The Cloud Profiteers: Syncplicity and the New iPhone

Er, Bud-Wise?