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08/21/2012

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06/20/2012

03/13/2012

One way to begin the process of improving yourself is to recognize the traits that define excellence, Kelly O'Neil writes. Extraordinary entrepreneurs are passionate about their companies -- not just the money they can generate -- and they follow through on their commitments. They are also solutions...

01/25/2012

Creating a sense of "psychic ownership" among employees is critical, John Jantsch writes. "Psychic ownership suggests a culture where employees feel like owners, act like owners and think like owners, even though they may not actually have any formal equity in the company," he writes. One company, c...

01/25/2012

Leadership coaches who practice mindfulness are more effective, writes Douglas Riddle of the Center for Creative Leadership. "Mindful coaches perfect a form of conscious and comfortable simultaneous attention to themselves, their coachee, the relationship between them, and the mental, emotional, and...

01/11/2012

An increasing number of business schools are offering courses focused on entrepreneurship, write Alison Damast and Erin Zlomek. Among the other trends that are shaping the business school landscape are that MBA graduates are entering an increasingly diverse range of fields and that the number of app...

01/11/2012

Entrepreneurial skill doesn't always come paired with natural leadership abilities, Rich Russakoff and Mary Goodman write. Leaders are able to fulfill their promises with the help of their support teams, and they are focused on relationships, they note. "The entrepreneur typically measures his or h…

01/11/2012

A company that strives for innovation could benefit from finding a muse, which "has come to mean a particular individual or category that profoundly inspires and influences one's creative work," Michael Schrage writes. "After all, executives hire coaches; why shouldn't creative innovators budget tim...

11/10/2011

Get curious about people and create a magical synergy!

Getting noticed requires making an effort to set yourself apart from other businesses, Kent Speakman writes. He lists 11 tips for becoming more charming, including to work out personal issues, to make time for exercise and to demonstrate your interest in the people you talk to. "People like to hear…

11/07/2011

Curiosity eventually leads to innovative solutions, Braden Kelley writes. "So, if we want to increase the volume of innovation in our organizations and societies, we need to inspire and foster curiosity in our employees, citizens, and children," Kelley writes. Small organizations on a limited budge…