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The Rise In Portfolio Careers

The Horizons Tracker

Once upon a time the portfolio career was seen as pretty sexy and came to typify the “free agent nation” spoken about by Dan Pink way back in 2001. The post The Rise In Portfolio Careers first appeared on The Horizons Tracker. It provides loans of up to €100 billion to member states.

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The Business Value Of Joy (And Just Getting Things Done)

Terry Starbucker

Rich has a fascinating backstory – he found his career calling at age 13, when he typed in a two-line program into a Teletype and the computer came back and typed back “HI RICH”. Sloan award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility for eight straight years and has earned five revenue awards from Inc. magazine.

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The 9 (or 99?) Ps of Leadership

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from Sander Flaum: Back in 2001, when I was asked to lead a forum in leadership at what is now the Fordham Gabelli Graduate School of Business, the concept was to bring noted leaders (business and otherwise) into a classroom where they could share their experiences and insights with MBA students. You’re planting a seed.

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Can You See What I See?

Lead Change Blog

If you remember the eras of 1987 or 2001-2002 or 2007-2008 your experience might be similar. Career Development' The devastating effects of the economy sent many companies to the brink of disaster and some went over the edge. It also requires that you articulate your vision so well, that those you lead can see it too.

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Gender Pay Gap Starts Immediately after College Graduation

Women on Business

Now, researchers from the American Association of University Women have released a study, “Graduating to a Pay Gap,” which tracks the gender pay gap across a person’s career. Those proportions have risen, particularly for women, over the years: In 2001 the figures were 38 percent of women and 27 percent of men.

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7 Things I Learned About Goal Setting in 1999

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

My children were seven and twelve years old, and my career was at a peak. Although I didn’t include “write a book” in my 2000 or 2001 goals, it was still on the wall embedded in my 1999 goals. In late 2001, something amazing happened. In 1999 I decided to re-prioritize my life.

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What I Wish I Knew as a CEO That I Learned Later in HR

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

In 2001, when I had actually decided to retire from “corporate life”, my company asked me to consider a change in direction, rather than a departure, by taking the role of Global Head of HR. I am delighted and honored that he accepted my offer and that I am able to share his wisdom with you here. Guest Post by Les Hayman.

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