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How to start networking
By finding people you genuinely like and treating them with kindness, you've already started to network. Don't wait until you need somethingpeople will know ...
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Performance Reviews| Leila's House of Corrections
Are you daunted by the prospect of performance reviews? Giving negative feedback can create anxiety, especially for first time managers. By preparing in advance, ...
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Siobhan Hanna: Targeting International Markets
Siobhan Hanna is representing Localization World, a conference focused on helping companies cross language and cultural barriers when doing business internationally. As domestic markets ...
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Wallstrip: Education Stocks
What's an education system without profiteers? No education system at all! Apollo Group Inc. (APOL), Strayer Education Inc. (STRA), ITT Educational Services Inc. (ESI), ...
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Wallstrip: Polaris Industries, Inc. (PII)
In hard times, there's one thing we can't do without: a side-by-side ATV. Polaris Industries, Inc. (PII)
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Vineet Jain: Eliminating the Costly File Server
Vineet Jain is the CEO of Egnyte, a company helping small businesses ditch the costly file server and the IT management that goes along ...
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Wallstrip: L-3 Communications (LLL)
Terrorism and defense companies: stormy lovers until kingdom come! L-3 Communications (LLL)
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How to deal with a stubborn coworker
People are stubborn for many different reasons--maybe they're pigheaded but maybe they're too busy, or don't have the skills to execute what you need ...
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Steven Fruchter: Broadcasting Live Video
Steven Fruchter is the CEO of Stickam.com, one of the first and largest websites dedicated to live interactive video streaming. As the world consumes ...
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Crowdsourcing: the Rise of Competitive Collaboration
Crowdsourcingcommunity-driven online creationis encouraging businesses to behave more like online gamers, simultaneously competing and collaborating. But there are some rules for companies that want ...
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Nina Sutton: Being a Mommy Entrepreneur
Nina Sutton is the Founder of DealsforDivas.com, an online shopping network that helps women find deals on fashion, beauty and lifestyle products. Nina talks ...
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Wallstrip: The Female Health Company (FHC)
The Female Health Company manufactures, markets, and sells the female condom.
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Managing Downturns | Leila's House of Corrections
Fears about the economy affect everyone. As a manager, you need to face things head on. It's important to acknowledge your employees' anxieties but ...
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Gregg Brett: Making Sense of Meetings
Gregg Brett is the CEO of MeetingSense, a venture-backed software company focused on increasing meeting productivity through its web based and outlook integrated solution. ...
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Wallstrip: The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX)
Because you don't want to overspend on dignity. The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX)
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Jason Nazar: Banking on Business Documents
Jason Nazar is the CEO of Docstoc.com, an online community allowing users to upload and share their documents with the world. Jason talks about ...
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Wallstrip: The Dollar
Hey, at least its not the Krona.
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Malcolm Gladwell: Meaningful Work through Passion, not Genius
At the Dreamforce conference in San Francisco, Malcolm Gladwell, author of "Blink" and the upcoming "Outliers," gives two examples of hard work that later ...
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Malcolm Gladwell: Capitalizing on Human Potential
At the Dreamforce conference in San Francisco, Malcolm Gladwell describes the idea behind his upcoming book, "Outliers." He says that it is important to ...
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Frank Addante: Creating a Culture of Innovation
Frank Addante is the CEO of the Rubicon Project, a company whose mission is to keep the Internet free by making it easy for ...
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Slide:ology by Nancy Duarte |Book Brief
Do you wince at the idea of attending another Power Point presentation? Well, presentation software isn't the problem, it's how people (mis)use it. Author Nancy Duarte, the founder of one of the country's leading design firms, believes that if people put as much thought and effort into how they present as they do into what they're trying to convey, presentations would become a visual feast. In this video, Duarte shows us how to go from drab to dazzling.
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Why Email Starts Fights!
Only 7 percent of what we say is conveyed through words -- tone and visual cues make up the other 93 percent. This is why emails are so often misunderstood. Ed Muzio of Group Harmonics suggests using email only when you should: to convey facts and data, and when no emotion or sensitive issues are involved.
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Laying Off Employees | Leila's House of Corrections
There's no easy way to do it. Laying off an employee is one of the biggest challenges for any manager and how you handle it shows the character and values of you and your organization. Learn 3 best practices to deliver the news with respect. If you have questions or suggestions for future video topics, Leila wants to hear from you.
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Expressing Gratitude | Leila's House of Corrections
"Thank you, great job" does that phrase even mean anything? It does if you mean it. By following a few guidelinesbeing personal and specific, slowing down, and even writing it downyou can learn to express your gratitude gracefully. If you have questions or suggestions for future video topics, Leila wants to hear from you.
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Admitting Mistakes | Leila’s House of Corrections
We all make mistakes but acknowledging them can be hard. Successful leaders are ones who own their mistakes and don't make excuses. By learning from their decisions, they can avoid making the same mistake in the future. If you have questions or suggestions for future video topics, Leila wants to hear from you.
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From Managing to Leading | Leila’s House of Corrections
Don't assume that leadership just happens as you climb the managerial ladder. If you want to take your role as manager to the next level you need to learn to lead more and manage less. Find out how to create your own personal management style with these 5 easy steps. If you have questions or suggestions for future video topics, Leila wants to hear from you.
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Present Like Steve Jobs
Apple CEO Steve Jobs is well known for his electrifying presentations. Communications coach Carmine Gallo discusses the various techniques Jobs uses to captivate and inspire his audience techniques that can easily be applied to your next presentation. For more tips on presenting like Jobs, read our Crash Course.
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Reality Check by Guy Kawasaki | Book Brief
Guy Kawasaki has long been a popular and respected author, blogger, entrepreneur and venture capitalist. His latest book, "Reality Check," is chock full of advice for any business person looking to outsmart, out-manage, and out-market the competition.
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Dress for Business Success
Whether you're an entry-level employee or a manager, how you present yourself can determine your level of success. Stylist Kristen Harper takes us to Barneys New York in San Francisco to show how all levels of employee can dress for success, regardless of budget or time constraints. For more tips on workplace style, read "What to Wear to Work."
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Managing Former Peers | Leila's House of Corrections
You've been promoted! Congratulations--but guess what? Your former gossip pal is now your direct report. Learn 3 tips to smooth your transition to managing your new team of old friends. If you have questions or suggestions for future video topics, Leila wants to hear from you.
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On the Couch: Burning the Midnight Oil
How much overtime can workers put in before they start to become counterproductive?
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What political campaigns can teach business
According to social media analyst Charlene Li, selling a product is much like selling a candidate. The best approach is tap into your core group of supporters, empower them to evangelize on your behalf and then let go! Li says that the rise of social networks has impacted the way politicians communicate with their base and that businesses can learn to have a conversation, rather than "message" their audience. Another tip -- businesses should develop a thicker skin when it comes to negative feedback and respond to criticism in real-time, like politicians are doing via the internet. For more marketing secrets of the 2008 campaigns, read our feature package.
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Managing Struggling Employees |Leila’s House of Corrections
Employees often experience difficulties during the first few months on the job, and many managers simply ignore it. Improve the performance of a struggling employee by first checking your own expectations and giving feedback. If you have questions or suggestions for future video topics, Leila wants to hear from you.
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Saying No | Leila's House of Corrections
Why do so many of us struggle to say no? We want to please everyone but then we wind up overwhelmed and overworked. Consider these 3 tips for refusing with confidence--providing context, avoiding emotion, and recommending alternatives. If you have questions or suggestions for future video topics, Leila wants to hear from you.
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Four Secrets to Liking Your Work by Ed Muzio, Deborah J. Fisher, & Erv Thomas | Book Brief
Unhappy at work? You're not alone. Studies suggest that 7 out of 10 people are dissatisfied with their jobs and often want to quit. In "Four Secrets to Liking Your Work," author Ed Muzio suggests that quitting may not be the answer. Instead, he offers tips on how to enjoy the job you already have by understanding your own behavior, negotiating tasks, and mastering your motivation.
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On The Couch: Broken Hearts
Don't let the end of a relationship destroy your performance at work.
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On The Couch: Working Smarter
You don't have to stay at work until all hours to get more done.
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Managing Up | Leila’s House of Corrections
Do you bombard your manager with questions the minute she walks in the door? Managing up is the ability to understand and appreciate your manager's roles, responsibilities and stresses. Find out how to balance that with getting the help you need. If you have questions or suggestions for future video topics, Leila wants to hear from you.
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Working with Introverts | Leila's House of Corrections
Don't assume that the lack of an immediate response to a question means a person is unprepared, uninterested, or unknowledgeableyou may be working with an introvert. Introverts like to give thoughtful responses after they've had time to process. Learn 3 ways to forge a relationship with introverts. If you have questions or suggestions for future video topics, Leila wants to hear from you.
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Turbo-Charge Your Meetings
Are employees' eyes glazing over at meetings? Do you start to wonder why you're even there? Edward Muzio of Group Harmonics explains how to turbo-charge meeting agendas by adding 'expected outcomes'.
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