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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Yes that’s right not Islamic or Christian fundamentalism but Market fundamentalism. Nobel Prize winner Joseph Stiglitz has a lot to say about market extremists. As you may know, he predicted the recent economic crisis but nobody listened until it was too late.
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Small companies can be completely ruined by one person that decide to vent their grievances online. And for large companies losses can amount to millions of dollars. All it takes is one disgruntled employee or customer.
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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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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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Sometimes when I read the news it seems like a script to a new James Bond movie. Dr No is at it again with a 300,000 strong cyberarmy whose only purpose is to get into other countries secret networks. And Blofeld, or maybe Goldfinger, is helping countries deceive their citizens as well as an entire continent.
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The release of what Jackie Kennedy recorded on tape 47 years ago became headline news all over the world . Seems that people are always going to be fascinated about the Kennedys and the mystery surrounding them.
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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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You can’t hide lack of energy and motivation since it’s evident from how you carry yourself. Sit down somewhere and watch people walking and you will quickly notice whose got what it takes and who hasn’t. How are you going to be able to move forward and create new beginnings if you don’t have it? Who would hire or do business with someone without the drive and energy to succeed?
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Have you got what it takes to be a successful leader? Do you have impact and influence to achieve your career ambitions in today’s competitive environment? Devote 16 minutes to watch Harvard Business School’s Linda Hill and executive Kent Lineback ‘s advice and insight which will enable you to assess yourself
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Why do so many heads of companies and organisations believe they have to know everything there is to know? In today’s business climate it’s impossible to master everything
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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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If you are a start-up challenging an industry giant, that’s the way to succeed. Watch this short video outlining Harvard Professor Clay Christensen’s landmark theory:
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It looks like a historic transition in capitalism is unfolding as a result of products like the iPod. The world is constantly changing and I believe we are at the beginning of a new era which will fundamentally change the way we consume. New demands are created that most existing companies cannot meet.
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Complicated strategies often fail. Watch this short video with Donald Sull, London Business School professor, telling Harvard how by asking three questions you
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Apple, 3M and Google are prime examples of companies reaping the benefits of ideas generated by someone in their organisation. However, far too many companies still fail to benefit from the ideas of their staff. So how do you get colleagues to come forward with ideas they have for any area of the company?
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China recognises the danger of inequality while in the West politicians are silently implementing policies that increase the gap between rich and poor.
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The multitude of crisis management strategies do give the impression it’s almost impossible to manage disaster when it hits you. And the fact that huge companies like BP fail, contribute to making companies feel they are not up to the task. Of course they are.
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