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John Madden is retired. What can he teach us about leadership?
How does David beat Goliath? A middle-school Basketball team shows us how–and their coach teaches us how to lead.
Everyday we read about rising unemployment. Colleges, discount stores, and others are still hiring; it’s not all bad news.
McDonald’s is planning an old-school, $100 million, ad campaign for it’s ‘McCafe’ beverage line in an attempt to woe Starbucks’ cheaper customers. Will it work?
How can you change a leader? Even his or her unconscious, reflexive, responses.
The best job in the world: Caretaker of a tropical island–complete with 3-room villa and pool.
From Forbes: America’s Best–And Worst-Paying Jobs.
What if world leaders were friends on Facebook?
Anthony Weiner can’t compete with Bloomberg’s money. However, he has loads of ambition.
An interesting profile on one of America’s best bloggers: Andrew Sullivan.
We talked about it last week: The Rules of Facebook. Now watch the entertaining video on the rules of Facebook.
Worried about Swine Flu? Get in line. However, there are many disease outbreaks that are far worse.
Interesting look at how incentives work, or don’t work, in business and politics.