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Why Lululemon’s ‘CEO Wanted’ Ad Is Bad For The Brand

Fast Company - June 18, 2013

Know your audience. Know your platforms. Know when to joke about tequila shots and when not to. Inside the ongoing unraveling of a once powerful juggernaut. Read »

3 Signs You’re Meant To Be A Leader

Inc - June 18, 2013

Not everyone is cut out to be a leader. But if you have these three traits, you might be a natural born leader. Read »

Battle-Tested Tips For Effective Explanations

HBR - June 18, 2013

People will not buy what they do not understand. Quality explanations are the key to getting prospects to become customers. I suggest a new motto for today: "Always be explaining." Read »

How To Completely Unplug Your Mornings

Fast Company - June 18, 2013

Most days are abuzz with activity. Which is why you need to begin them with calm. Read »

6 Rules For Creating The Best Workplace On Earth

CEO.com - June 18, 2013

Chances are, your dream workplace has never been far from reality; it just seemed too costly, complicated or tradition breaking to implement. Ultimately, workplace dynamics will either support or undermine your workers. One... Read »

Overcoming Your Negativity Bias

CEO.com - June 18, 2013

Does this sound familiar? You’re feeling a bit uneasy – say, a tightness in your chest or a rumbling in your stomach. You search your mind for the cause, and you think of something unsettling that happened in the office... Read »

Data is Worthless If You Don’t Communicate It

HBR - June 18, 2013

There is a pressing need for more businesspeople who can think quantitatively and make decisions based on data and analysis, and businesspeople who can do so will become increasingly valuable. Read »

Most Workers Hate Their Jobs Or Have ‘Checked Out’

Mercury News - June 18, 2013

In its ongoing survey of the American workplace, Gallup found that only 30 percent of workers are "were engaged, or involved in, enthusiastic about, and committed to their workplace." Read »

4 Ways To Make Smarter Decisions

Inc - June 18, 2013

Assumptions and biases get in the way of making better business decisions. Learn to root them out with these tips. Read »

5 Keys To Inspiring Leadership, No Matter Your Style

Entrepreneur - June 18, 2013

Forget the stereotypical leadership image of a buttoned-up person in a gray suit hauling around a hefty briefcase. Today, standout leaders come in all shapes and sizes. Read »

15 Nuggets Of Wisdom From 15 Entrepreneurs

Terry Starbucker - June 18, 2013

What are the secrets to entrepreneurial success? The best way to discover them is to ask those who have overcome the odds to tell their stories. Read »

8 Ways Goofing Off Can Make You More Productive

Forbes - June 17, 2013

A growing body of research suggests that the longer you keep your rear end in your chair and your eyes glued to your screen, the less productive you may be. Read »

Unpaid CEO Bloggers Spike LinkedIn Traffic 63%

Forbes - June 17, 2013

LinkedIn has discovered a valuable formula for online media success — if you tap into CEOs’ egos, you can get them to write for free — and spur a spike in traffic. Read »

5 Negotiation Tips From Steve Jobs

Time - June 17, 2013

A series of emails about ebook prices between Apple and HarperCollins, including ones written by Steve Jobs, were recently released as part of the Department of Justice price-fixing suit against Apple and a number of major... Read »

Netflix Strikes Largest Original Content Deal Ever

CNBC - June 17, 2013

Netflix has struck its largest original content deal ever, investing further in kids' content with new original series from DreamWorks Animation. Read »