Blogs are ubiquitous, covering everything from fashion to politics to food. Of course, business is no exception. We read a lot of blogs and website to stay current with the issues facing women, particularly executives, in the business world. Here are five of our favorites.
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“Failure is success in progress.” Albert Einstein We spend much of our lives trying to avoid failure. We study in school, wear protective gear when playing sports, and try to make the best, most informed decisions when it comes to our careers. We are wired to avoid pain, and failure is painful. Yet the irony
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“Let me tell you a story.” Man is a storytelling animal. More than an illustrative example or amusing anecdote, stories are both human and universal, cutting across time, geography, and culture. Humans have been telling stories for thousands of years. Now, with “storytelling” the latest buzzword in business, what does it mean to leverage the
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The financial world woke up to a surprise this morning: Bill Gross, co-founder of asset manager Pimco, announced he was leaving the firm to join Janus Capital Group, a mutual fund company better known for its equity products than the fixed income strategies Gross is well known for. While the move itself is surprising, tensions
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“A great team is the key for success. The main difference between Vale’s practices and those of others was our huge discipline when making senior appointments. We would never hire or promote someone who was not a high performer, highly passionate, and committed to our long-term strategy and demanding objectives.” Roger Agnelli, former CEO of
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Social media has permeated business culture and is now considered an integral part of marketing. However, 60% of executives use social media less than one hour per week, and the network they are likely to use is LinkedIn. An even more disheartening survey by IBM found that only 16% of CEOs use social media. Why
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Innovation is essential for business to succeed today. Creativity fuels innovation. The word “creative” sparks images of artists, writers, or even children at work on crafts, but without harnessing the imagination, we are unlikely to transcend traditional business practices, conceive new products, or obtain new customers. Today’s workplace unwittingly rewards “in the box” thinking and
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Talent acquisition and retention has changed markedly over the last 15 years due to globalization and technology. As both companies and employees emerge from the 2008 recession and the painful recovery, the changes are becoming more apparent, and workers may have the advantage due to smaller pools of candidates. Attracting and retaining high quality employees
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Summer seems to offer more opportunities for reading. The pace in business lessens as people take vacations, kids are out of school, and the hot weather beckons us to slow down. While the lure of the latest best seller might be strong, this summer offers a crop of new business books you may want to consider.
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Work in the 21st century is changing. Gone are the days of a 35-year tenure at one job with a retirement pension. Today’s workers are mobile, moving jobs on a more frequent basis. Layoffs and staff reductions are commonplace. Technology allows us to work anytime, anywhere. Even the concept of “retirement” is changing. We are
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