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'Thinking Outside The Box' Is One Of The Most Dangerous Phrases In Business

In their recent book, "The Wisdom Of Failure," Larry Weinzimmer and Jim McConoughey take a look at the lessons businesses can learn from when things go very wrong.In a phone interview, Dr. Weinzimmer...

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The CEO Of Barnes & Noble Doesn't Even Read Physical Books Anymore

Bloomberg's Nicole Lapin interviewed Barnes & Noble CEO William Lynch to talk about what e-books he has on his Nook.She also asked him what "book books" he's reading."I don't really read physical...

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Here's A Sure-Fire Way To Blow A Pitch On 'Shark Tank'

If you've been following "Shark Tank," the prime-time show where entrepreneurs pitch investors on their ideas, you've probably seen your fair share of successful pitches and pitches that totally suck....

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The 21 Worst Employees Of The Year

It's inevitable to have a bad day at work every once in a while, but how you choose to handle that stress can greatly affect the future of your career. We rounded up the most horrifying tales of bad...

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WORK HARD, PARTY HARD: America's Most Intense Colleges

College is all about striking the right balance between work and play. Sure, you want to go to that kegger — but only after you've finished studying for the upcoming exam.At some schools, though,...

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10 Tech Bugs That Became Real Features

Just because something didn't work the way you intended doesn't mean it's broken.Software engineers work hard to fix problems on a tight deadline, but they can't always fix everything.So they figure...

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Barbara Walters Just Announced Her '10 Most Fascinating People' Of 2012

On Monday's "The View," Barbara Walters revealed her annual list of "The 10 Most Fascinating People" of the year.The 83-year-old journalist explained that she chose people who have been "very much in...

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Being A Genius Is The Loneliest Place On Earth

Australian Peter D. Rodgers has one of the highest IQs in the world, according to an online ranking, called The World Genius Directory, created by Dr. Jason Betts.  The directory is compiled from...

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BODY LANGUAGE: How A Short 'Power Pose' Can Change Your Life And Career

Harvard Business School professor Amy Cuddy gave a great TED Talk this summer about how tiny changes in your body language can radically change your job performance and career.Certain "power poses"...

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Just in time for the holidays we're giving you have a chance to win an iPad mini.  Become a newsletter subscriber now and you'll have a chance to win Apple's latest tablet.  If you're the lucky winner...

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These Five Statistics Show Just How Much Fear Cripples Employee Performance

In this slow economy, employees are so afraid of making mistakes that they're not up with par to their creative potential. According to a recent study by Robert Half International, a staffing agency,...

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5 Of The Best Business And Strategy Books Of The Year

Strategy+Business is out with its annual list of the top business books of the year. They list three favorites in seven categories, biography, strategy, marketing, innovation, healthcare,...

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13 Mistakes Your Business Is Making On LinkedIn (LNKD)

LinkedIn isn't just a good resource for professionals.When used the right way, it can be a powerful tool for businesses too—and not just for recruiting, the way most managers think of using the...

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New Research Shows That Early Risers May Have A Genetic Advantage

Some of the most successful people in the world are noted early risers. It turns out that some people able to get up and go early in the morning might have a genetic advantage helping them out. New and...

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The 25 Coolest New Businesses In Philadelphia

Philadelphia is not just a historical stopover anymore. It's a growing hub for startups, an emerging culinary center, and a great place to open a business.Click here to go straight to the businesses...

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How To Make Customers Enjoy Waiting

Most businesses try to decrease the amount of time their customers to wait for a service because most people hate waiting.Simple enough, right?Well, turns out most people most people don't  mind...

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The 10 College Majors With The Biggest Paychecks

With college tuitions reaching record highs and the task of finding employment as challenging as ever, selecting the right major can mean the difference between making a good living and staying stuck...

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4 Ways To 'Win Friends And Influence People' In The Digital Age

The digital age has made it easier to connect with a mass audience, but it’s also more of a challenge to truly persuade people to believe in your mission.For example, how do you influence your...

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How To Be Happy At Work [INFOGRAPHIC]

Most people spend the majority of their lives at work. So what makes people happy at their jobs? City and Guilds, a vocational training organization, did a survey which found that the most important...

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British Business School Grad Nails The Highest Starting Salary Ever

For a new Harvard Business School MBA, the median starting salary is $120,000. Top business schools grads have some very lucrative options available, including private equity and fast track corporate...

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