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Does a Mentor have to Breathe?

In the CEO Afterlife

Human Resources. A client in need of innovation? By all means interact with a live mentor, but do not discount the value of a disciplined approach to life-long learning from indirect experts. Most importantly, the implications and action steps became an ‘easy sell’ to my team.

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The Best Things in Business are Free

In the CEO Afterlife

I’m not referring to a bunch of “buy one get one free” promotions or deep discount sales events. Some companies thrive on innovative cultures. Human Resources Leadership Life Strategy Apple Business Chanel Coco Chanel Culture Google In-N-Out Burger Innovation Patagonia Red Bull Steve Jobs Zappos' Mindsets are free.

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Building Your Brand “Buddy The Elf” Style – Part 2 :: Women on.

Women on Business

If they are feeling your brand understands them and their needs, is innovative, is a good value, and cares about them, they are now ready to jump in and interact with you. As for your brand, how are your customers feeling about your brand now that your prospective customers have some knowledge about you from steps one and two? Are you ready??

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The Marvelous Connector

Women on Business

What are some innovative ways you can target and reach your potential advocates? Book sales have contributed more than $600,000 to these charities. Consider the methods that Megan Megale used to get in touch with the people she knew would support her daughter’s remarkable project. I think about it every day.

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Is Business a Combination of Sport and War?

In the CEO Afterlife

The tactic that works best to defend or build share in the short term is price cuts or special discounts. But they cannot be permitted to lead; make them play catch-up by continuing to strategically innovate. Be forewarned, this tactic destroys profits. The new economy doesn’t operate that way. That’s how I played the game.

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People Do Business With You…But Why?

Women on Business

In this TED video , Sinek explains what he believes to be the reason for Apple’s constant innovations and their repeated successes. I do believe the “why” is critically important in business, and if you watch Sinek’s short lecture on TED video , you may see a different perspective on its importance too.

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Top 10 US Cities to Capture Small Business Recovery Act Dollars.

Women on Business

Boston , MA Innovative entrepreneurs will find fertile ground for their ideas in Boston. New York , NY With the financial sector reeling, New York is counting on technological innovation to save the day. The following cities are leading the economic revival in their recovery sectors: Washington , D.C