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Blogging Strategy: Strip Tease vs. The Full Monty

I’ve seen a couple of articles recently which called into question the benefits of revealing too much in a blog. As if putting it all out there was the professional … Continue reading →

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Now More Than Ever. Why The World Needs Liberal Arts Education.

What is the one thing you believe in that nobody else does?  That’s the question that was presented to Chad Dickerson in a video interview.  He eloquently pointed out that … Continue reading →

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What a Disrupted College System Means for Business

The forces of the internet and digital age are at it again.  They are sharpening their knives and preparing to take on a new “fat cow” industry.  Like the music, … Continue reading →

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When Life Knocks You Down, Don’t Get Bitter. Get Better.

Millions around the world have been hit hard by an economic recession which has been plaguing the world since at least 2008.  Jobs, industries and even entire professions have disappeared … Continue...

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A Better Way to Know if You Should Stay or Quit

It’s inevitable.  Sooner or later, everybody asks themselves whether they are in the right job or not.  It’s a perfectly normal question but one that many people struggle to answer. … Continue reading →

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When Does an MBA Make Sense?

I’ve often been approached by people interested in earning an MBA.  Should I get one?  Is the school important?  Will it make me a better leader or manager? Truth be … Continue reading →

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So You Want to Be a “World-Class” Organization?

To become a genuine world-class organization you have to make some difficult choices.  Picking where you will be located or based out of is a big one.  After all, it … Continue reading →

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The Unmistakable Aromas of Paris

  Most people, when they recount the highlights of their stay to Paris, focus on museums, restaurants or historical sites.  France is indeed richly endowed with many of these.  But … Continue reading →

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Put More Fun in Your Marketing

For many marketers and organizations there is a strong tendency to take everything very seriously.  This is business, after all, and we must fight every day to survive.  Business has … Continue reading →

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When the Going Gets Tough. The Tough Visit Their Customers.

You come to the office and there it is waiting in your Inbox.  The familiar message from senior management announcing that once again, all “non essential” travel is on hold … Continue reading →

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Are You Really Listening to Your Customers?

“You have lots of nice rooms but no house.” This is a direct quote from a very important customer I once had.  To understand his meaning I have to take … Continue reading →

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Memories of Paris: Top Things To See, Do and Eat

Visitors to Paris often ask me what my top recommendations are based on my 13+ years of living in France.  Hard to come up with a definitive list or with … Continue reading →

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Business Integration and the Acquisition Hangover

You can’t open a business journal these days without reading of at least one business buying another.  This happens so frequently and all around the world that it feels like … Continue reading →

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Ten Simple Tips to Enjoy Paris Even More

Paris is the most beautiful city in the world.  But as with all cities, there are always a few tips or tricks that can make the difference between a good … Continue reading →

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Why Marketing and Sales Need to Get Along Better

Getting along well with a sibling can be a challenge.  Take for example the relationship between sales and marketing.  There have been a number of studies and articles written over … Continue reading →

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A Simple Checklist to Make Your Marketing Plan Sizzle

Marketing plans are a dime a dozen.  Almost anyone can throw one together without too much effort.  Quality and usefulness, of course, are an entirely different matter. Marketing Plans typically …...

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You Won’t Find the Answers in The Office

They say that visiting houseguests are like fish:  after a week they stink up the place.  The same could be said about marketers in the office.  You see, marketers have … Continue reading →

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Why Being Courteous in Business Isn’t Frivolous

They say its the small things that make all the difference.  But is being courteous in business really such a small thing? The other day I get an e-mail out … Continue reading →

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When is Exceptional Performance Not Exceptional?

When business is doing great, everybody looks like a star.  Over several years, however, people can come to believe that their personal contributions or the combined efforts of their department …...

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The Future of Work: It Looks a Lot Like This…

For those of you who haven’t had a chance yet, I strongly encourage you to drop by oDesk to see what the future of work – possibly even YOUR future … Continue reading →

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