Are you curious?
If not, you are missing out, at least according to Steve Blank, serial entrepreneur and Stanford consulting associate professor. Devote 1 minute to
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business development
Do you know how to defuse difficult people?
Neutralising difficult people is crucial not only in business but in all areas of life. Devote 3 minutes to watching Nina Godiwalla, CEO of
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Covert branding works against you
Would you buy a product you cannot see that hasn’t even got a name? Thought not. Still some people believe they can get a following on social media by branding themselves that way.
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Actions speak louder than words
A fair idea acted upon is better than a brilliant one never acted upon. The purpose of any business is, simply put, to
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Yoga – an access to having it all?
Want to be healthy, happy, fit, full of energy, excel at what you are doing and reach your goals? Try yoga. It works.
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Do your customers recommend you?
If not, what psychological strategies would make them share their positive experiences with others? Listen to suggestions from Christian Wheeler, professor of marketing
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How do you network on social media?
Would you walk up to a stranger at an event and demand something from him? And if you did, what would the result be? Yes, most likely failure. So why do so many people think they can do that online where chances of succeeding are even slimmer?
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Social media – influence talks!
Have you thought about the fact that the quality of what you post on social media is branding you? That like a skilled politician you need to have an impact?
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Are you a global asset?
Global experience is more important than education when it comes to succeeding in business, according to Anna Tavis, head of talent and development
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Crowdsourcing – The way of the future?
Will R&D departments be replaced by crowd sourcing? Or at least partly? Somewhere out there is the person who can find the missing piece for you. Do you dare to use crowd sourcing to find that expert?
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Are successful leaders lucky?
The Warren Buffetts and Bill Gates of this world are often described as just lucky. But is that really the reason behind their
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Do you have a language strategy?
Someone suggested that several languages should be used for internal communication in multicultural groups spread around the world. My experience however, is that
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Can you lead multicultural groups spread around the world?
Leadership can be challenging when your team consists of people of numerous nationalitiets and on top of it are in different locations all
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Public relations – how to make your business well known
Without a clear strategy you will lose an abundance of opportunities of doing PR that will not come back, you will react too slowly and lessen the impact of what you are doing.
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Get back in the saddle again!
You can have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call ‘failure’ is not the falling down, but the
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How can foreign businesses succeed in China?
Western companies having problems in China is a popular topic in media. But some foreign businesses actually thrive there. Watch this short Stanford
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Is the economy complex and evolving?
The economic meltdown in 2008 has made it essential to change the way we look at economics. But that still has not happened. In
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How to get your news in the media
Media coverage can make wonders for your business. So solid news media strategies should be part of well-rounded publicity campaigns.
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Will future leaders have to expand their thinking?
Ever thought about what management will be like in the future? Former McKinsey director Stefan Heck and director Matt Rogers have. In this
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Tough times never last but tough people do
A multitude of people are going through a tough time at the moment. When feeling hopeless, it’s important to remember that what’s not
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Do you know how to succeed globally?
Whatever your feelings about the Chinese, you have to give them credit for swiftly becoming a global power. So what made them so
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The best way to predict the future is to invent it!
What does your vision of the future look like? When you make colleagues travel with you, will they be able to visualize it and make an effort to achieve it?
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How do you communicate with your audience?
Do you get them enthusiastic and want to know more? J.D. Schramm, Lecturer at Stanford has advice on how to succeed in this
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How do you respond to risks?
The majority of people either panic or ignore the possibility that a crisis is developing. But that needs to change, unless we want
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Do MBAs harm the economy?
No, it’s not a joke. The Economist were debating if the economy would be better off without MBAs. Have some fun and watch,
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What’s the future of government?
A multitude of people worldwide are discontent with their politicians. So how can government become relevant and meet expectations? The World Economic Forum
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Have you ever gone straight from success to failure?
A lot of Silicon Valley executives have. But essentialism usually get them back on track again. Watch this short interview with Greg McKeown telling
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Are you able to compromise?
Whatever you try to do in life that involves other people will almost certainly entail some kind of compromise. Fdinding a way forward
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Will more investors opt for impact investment?
Socially responsible investing is obviously optimal. But despite its potential only a small fraction of capital is being used to balance social, environmental
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CSR & Sustainability – capitalism at its best
Want to kill two birds with one stone? Then you should aim for CSR (corporate social responsibility) and sustainable development. Not only does it enable you to make positive contributions to society and our environment, it makes money for you as well.
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