Leadership
Exit Strategies for Social Entrepreneurs
Share When your business has a heartfelt social mission, the concept of “selling out” takes on a whole different meaning. On Tuesday, my husband’s company, NetSpend, finally had its IPO. After more than te...
Why I Sold Zappos
Share Tony Hsieh built his online shoe retailer into an e-commerce powerhouse. But with credit tightening and investors eyeing the exits, Hsieh was forced to ask: Was selling Zappos really the only way to save it? The first tim...
Read Obituaries. And Lead to the Fullest
Write your own eulogy today. Reflect on your life so far, and whether you're satisfied with the path you're on.I never met Benedict Freedman. In fact I never heard of him, until I read his obituary in The New York Times.The los...
Are Your Talent Management Practices Out of Date?
Face it: Job hopping is a new reality. So stop thinking your old school loyalty-for-security approach will keep talent around for a lifetime.Scientists believe our distant ancestors spent a lot more of their time noshing on lea...
3 Things My Mentors Taught Me
A great mentor won't actually do the work for you--but he or she will help you develop your own opportunities. Here's how.I have been blessed with some great mentors. They were smart, experienced, and always had my best interes...
Do You Have Proper Video Conferencing Etiquette?
Share The hierarchy of communication in descending order of effectiveness: talking in person, yelling live in-person, talking on the phone, yelling on the phone, videoconferencing (while talking or yelling, take your pick). Vid...
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