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Business Secrets From Scarface

Dorie Clark | Posted 12.15.2011 | Business

Dorie Clark

On his rise to the top, Tony Montana demonstrates the kind of business savvy and chutzpah we can all learn from. Here are four tips from Tony's playbook.

One Lesson from Steve Jobs We Missed - Embrace Conflict

Joan Michelson | Posted 01.17.2012 | Books

Joan Michelson

Being nice doesn't drive innovation. As the legacies of Steve Jobs are analyzed and dissected, one of the most important ones is that Steve Jobs did not worry about not being liked - and drew the best out of people. This flies in the face of traditional corporate culture.

Futureview: A Roadmap for Growth and Prosperity

Daniel Burrus | Posted 01.16.2012 | Business

Daniel Burrus

We are in a time of massive, technology-driven, transformational change, pregnant with opportunity. Realize it or not, we have an unprecedented ability to create new products, new services, new markets, and new careers.

7 Business Lessons from The Grateful Dead

Barry Barnes | Posted 01.03.2012 | Books

Barry Barnes

Without intending to, the band ended up pioneering ideas and practices that have subsequently been embraced by corporate America.

Reorganizing? Think Again

Ron Ashkenas | Posted 12.27.2011 | Business

Ron Ashkenas

while managers love to engineer reorganizations, most managers (and their people) hate to be reorganized. So before you pull the lever, it will be helpful to ask yourself two questions.

Know, Like, Respect

Jerry Shereshewsky | Posted 12.02.2011 | Business

Jerry Shereshewsky

Three simple words. They tell the story of how business actually happens. So if it's that simple, why don't more companies get it right? Advertising Week is a good time for a bit of reflection.

Is Your Brand Hiding Or Fulfilling Your Potential?

Paul Hunting | Posted 11.26.2011 | Business

Paul Hunting

A 'brand image' is a 'corporate self-image' created by the organization to communicate qualities deemed desirable, attractive and valuable. Psychologically, this is a direct parallel of how we, as individuals, create a 'personal self-image.'

The Art of Asking Questions

Ron Ashkenas | Posted 11.17.2011 | Business

Ron Ashkenas

There are three areas where improved "questioning" can strengthen managerial effectiveness, and it might be worth considering how you can improve your skills in each one.

Speaking Up Takes Confidence, Candor and Courage

Ron Ashkenas | Posted 11.16.2011 | Business

Ron Ashkenas

Whether you are a subordinate or a manager, the key is to take some sort of action to increase the candor and flow of dialogue in your organization.

Muppets and Manufacturing

Matt Cohen | Posted 11.14.2011 | Business

Matt Cohen

Modular design saves money and allows you to meet a demanding production schedule. That's true whether you're looking at a puppet head or a chassis that can be used for multiple vehicles.

How to Differentiate Yourself in One Minute Flat

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 11.13.2011 | Business

Lisa Earle McLeod

That single pivotal behavior -- help people at the sign -- ignites a process that makes customers and employees feel cared about and connected, and community forms quickly.

Why You Need Your Own Board Of Directors

The Grindstone | Posted 11.01.2011 | Women

In large companies, a board of directors is essential. They’re there to inspire, provide feedback and ultimately decide where money should be invest...

Firing 101: Handling Messiness the Humane Way

Rob Asghar | Posted 10.18.2011 | Business

Rob Asghar

We owe it to one another to be honest about where we need to improve... and when we might need to move on. It's the human thing.

Gain Abundance by Purging 3 Things

Peggy McColl | Posted 10.16.2011 | Business

Peggy McColl

You've heard about having an attitude of gratitude and how being appreciative of what you have will bring more of the same into your life. So what does it take to have infinite abundance in your life? Answer: live with an abundance mentality. Seems simple, right?

Do You Deserve Such a Big Goal?

Peggy McColl | Posted 10.02.2011 | Business

Peggy McColl

Have you ever written out a goal for yourself that you knew was unattainable or a pipe dream? What made you think it would never happen for you? Sel...

Are You Serving Time Instead of Serving Yourself?

Peggy McColl | Posted 09.25.2011 | Business

Peggy McColl

When you think about launching a product, venturing out on your own as an entrepreneur or even trying to lose those last 10 pounds, what holds you bac...

The Dangers of Deference

Ron Ashkenas | Posted 09.25.2011 | Business

Ron Ashkenas

If senior executives can't correct the CEO on a relatively trivial issue, will they speak up on something more substantial?

Innovation and How to Harness the Creative Mindset

Robert F. Brands | Posted 09.25.2011 | Business

Robert F. Brands

True creatives are the ones that are not afraid to ask the most challenging, thought-provoking questions. It is that kind of curiosity that leads to innovation for a business.

After the Debacle: How News Corp Can Rebuild Trust

Patricia Harned | Posted 09.24.2011 | Business

Patricia Harned

Full-page newspaper ads and personal apologies to the victims of this scandal look impressive. But post-recession consumers, who are more aware of the character of a parent company than ever before, are unlikely to be persuaded by gestures.

Five Lessons Your Business Can Learn From the Hottest Celebrities

Carol Roth | Posted 09.06.2011 | Business

Carol Roth

Today's celebrities aren't just entertainers, they are brands and businesses. Here are 5 lessons you can learn from some of the hottest celebrities around.

Running a Business With Dreams But No Money

Don McNay | Posted 09.03.2011 | Business

Don McNay

If someone has a service you value, offer your expertise instead of cash. You will be stunned at how often the offer is accepted. Most businesses are more eager to pay in services or products than to write a big check.

63 Blogging Pointers and Scorecard

John Fox | Posted 08.30.2011 | Business

John Fox

In Darren Rowse and Glenn Murray's easy-to-consume, 59-page eBook, there are 63 pointers -- each with an example of applying the pointer to your blog post.

Why Criticism is Important to Success

Grant Cardone | Posted 08.28.2011 | Business

Grant Cardone

Success is limited only by how much attention you can get for yourself, your products and your ideas. The right amount of attention will always attra...

Raising Capital? 3 Tips for Entrepreneurs

Scott Edward Walker | Posted 08.23.2011 | Business

Scott Edward Walker

I've been helping entrepreneurs raise capital as a securities lawyer for more than 17 years, and there are certain fundamental mistakes that I've seen...

You've Been Reorganized. Now What?

Ron Ashkenas | Posted 08.22.2011 | Business

Ron Ashkenas

By themselves, reorganizations rarely solve problems or improve corporate performance. No matter the structure, there still will be tensions, competition for resources and misalignment. There is no such thing as a "perfect" structure.