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There Are Real Tradeoffs If You Want To Build A Global Brand
You can focus your time locally or globally.But if you over-commit yourself locally, you under-commit yourself globally, and vice-versa.If you’re local, then you’re probably social, doing a lot of...
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I Quickly Learned Why Silicon Valley Loves To Hate MBAs
When I “graduated” from the analyst program at my consulting firm, I was faced with my first real career decision: apply for an MBA, look for a role at a client, or try something a bit more...
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Here's What's Wrong With The '10,000 Hour Rule'
The "10,000 Hour-Rule," the idea that becoming world-class in something requires 10,000 hours of dedicated practice, originated with K. Anders Ericsson and was brought to a huge audience by Malcolm...
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Stats Legend Andrew Gelman Explains What Makes For Great Charts And Graphs,...
Andrew Gelman is the Director of the Applied Statistics Center at Columbia University and is one of the most respected data scientists in the field. He's penned a number of texts that have gone on to...
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There's A Luxury Denim Brand Poised To Take Over The World
J Brand Jeans has seen explosive growth in recent years thanks to rave reviews from celebrity customers including Kate Middleton, Beyonce and Angelina Jolie.But Fast Retailing, the Japanese parent of...
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Instead Of Posting Job Openings, I Let Potential Hires Stalk Me Online
People often ask me how to get a job at my company, User Insight.The truth is, I rarely, if ever, post available jobs. This doesn't mean that I don't have any jobs open—that the company isn't growing,...
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Giving Your Employees A Break Is More Valuable Than Making Them Work Late
Two years ago, I began hearing the phrase "It isn't sustainable" over and over from senior executives. They were talking about the everyday demands at work.The day of reckoning seems to have arrived....
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Gap Needs To Prove One More Thing To Secure Its Comeback
Gapis back, at least for now.The retailer is well-known for selling brightly-colored basics, such as denim in different hues, which is also an important style trend right now. But fashion trends could...
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There's Only One Way To Do Business In Countries 'Swamped In Corruption'
In a series of blog posts curated by the World Economic Forum’s Partnering Against Corruption Initiative(PACI), a number of leading voices will present their perspectives on anti-corruption in the...
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The 'Overnight Success' Myth Is Ruining Gen Y's Chances Of Finding The Right...
Technology has simultaneously been the Millennial generation’s best friend and worst enemy. While they have grown up with social media and iPhones, they’ve also lived under the specter of Mark...
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10 Books That Help Leaders Keep Their Skills Sharp
The book "Change the Culture, Change the Game" notes, “In an era when change is the new gravity, it’s time to apply sound ideas.”We live in an increasingly interconnected world of shifting...
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GILDO ZEGNA: Here's What We Did To Conquer Luxury Men's Clothing
Gildo Zegna, CEO of Italian fashion powerhouse Ermenegildo Zegna, went on Bloomberg TV today to talk about his massive luxury men's clothing retailer.The company has conquered much of the luxury men's...
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Simulating 'War Games' Helps Companies Anticipate Competitors Before They Strike
There are many things that can mess up a strategy or new product. The hardest one to prepare for is the behavior of rivals. Big discounts, imitation, and a variety of other unexpected tactics can throw...
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How Women Can Negotiate A Pay Raise
It is that time of year when workers start negotiating pay rises during their annual appraisals - but women are often less likely than men to get what they want. Sophie Cornish offers advice on how to...
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CHART: Why Media Companies Are Slow To Adopt E-Commerce
Media companies know they need to add e-commerce to their business model to survive. They just don’t have enough money or in-house expertise to create an entirely new e-commerce division, according to...
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A Manager's Most Powerful Tool Is Being Honest And Direct When They Need Help
Four simple words, used correctly and with the right intent, can make a powerful impact on your business, your life, and other people.Here's how.When you need help, start by using these four — and only...
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Kill The Inner Critic That Says You Aren't Living Up To Your Expectations
I have to remind myself that there’s nothing noble about the writer who throws his manuscript into the fireplace or the painter who slashes her work with a razor.“I hate the product,” my client is...
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QUIZ: Are You Smart Enough To Work For Thomas Edison?
Google's interview questions are notoriously hard, but the internet giant is hardly the first employer known for impossible interview questions.When hiring at his laboratory at Menlo Park, Thomas...
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Please Stop Using These 15 Words In Your LinkedIn Profile IMMEDIATELY
LinkedIn has scoured the profiles of its 187 million members and come up with a new list of overused, useless buzzwords. These are the words that can be an instant turnoff to a recruiter who sees them...
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A Bunch Of Students Think They Have Found The Next Mark Zuckerberg
A few months ago, early stage VC firm First Round Capital announced a new ploy to find the next Mark Zuckerberg.It threw $500,000 into an initiative called The Dorm Room Fund (DRF) and gathered eleven...
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