It isn't often that we see a real, tangible result from the assorted bureaucrats, technocrats, plutocrats and republicrats that scurry around the halls of government. That probably explains why the various branches of the U.S. government get such low confidence ratings while the military, which thrives on concrete results, is at the top of the rec
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Getting Your Money's Worth from the Government
Posted by Gowithabc under TaxesFrom http://www.americasbestcompanies.com 5755 days ago
Stock Market Guide: Short term rally due to fall in crude price
Posted by nvkrishna under GlobalFrom http://www.stockmarketguide.in 5756 days ago
Global stock markets which are falling due to continuous rise in crude oil prices suddenly find some breathing space. Crude oil prices fell by 7% in the last 2 days due to fears of decrease in demand due to slowdown in American economy. US Banking stocks saw the sharpest rally ever in the last 16 years. Global markets are rising due to this unexpe
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Go Big Always - Social Media monitoring for free
Posted by ZaneSafrit under Online MarketingFrom http://gobigalways.com 5756 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 18, 2008 9:49 pm
The title says it all. The post shows you what resources to use to measure what metrics with your startup social media campaign. And then all the resources are...free.
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Leading Blog: A Leadership Blog @ LeadershipNow: 5 Leadership Lessons: Transparency
Posted by d2kd3k under ManagementFrom http://www.leadershipnow.com 5756 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 17, 2008 3:52 pm
Michael draws out five leadership lessons and brings attention to a particularly interesting point with this one: "All of us would do well to reflect on how receptive we are to the suggestions and opinions of others and alternate points of view. Leaders need to question their willingness to hear certain voices and not others. They need to make a
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The More Meetings, The Less Trust
Posted by d2kd3k under ManagementFrom http://www.slowleadership.org 5756 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 18, 2008 1:21 am
The reason meetings are such a continual waste of time and energy is simple: pervasive distrust. And there's also a simple way to prove to your people who much you trust them.
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5 practical tips for getting better performance feedback
Posted by d2kd3k under Human ResourcesFrom http://www.allthingsworkplace.com 5756 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 17, 2008 3:50 pm
Steve Roesler offers five practical tips for finding out how you're doin'. My favorite is number four: “Your best relationships are with people who say 'no' to you. This isn't about someone refusing to give you feedback. It's about the paradoxical dynamic that surrounds difficult news. It takes a high level of trust to say 'no' to someone. As a re
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Choose Words Carefully
Posted by d2kd3k under SalesFrom http://www.lawconsultingblog.com 5756 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 18, 2008 1:21 am
I can't resist another reference to the Trust Equation as a way of introducing Cordell Parvin's Choose Words Carefully. Looking at the components of the Trust Equation (Credibility + Reliability + Intimacy) / Self-Orientation), trust is built largely through words. What about actions, you say? Absolutely! That's how Reliability is created — when a
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Avoiding Uncomfortable Discussions with Your Prospects and Clients Isn't Going to Build Trust
Posted by d2kd3k under SalesFrom http://salesandmanagementblog.com 5756 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 17, 2008 6:10 pm
Sex, religion, and politics are widely taught as the three topics to avoid in any relationship. Paul McCord, who writes the Sales and Management Blog, begs to differ — at least on the political front. Paul invites an engaging discussion on the downsides of avoiding discussions of politics with sales prospects. Referring to the upcoming U.S. presid
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Fifty Ways to Keep Your Customers
Posted by gimmesome under Customer ServiceFrom http://www.insidecrm.com 5756 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 18, 2008 9:49 pm
Your company could offer the best prices and services around, but if your company fails to make customers feel wanted, you can consider the chances of repeat business out the door. When it comes to retaining customers, simple gestures go a long way. And yet, if studies are anything to go by, we have yet to learn the fine art of keeping customers f
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China: A Ripe Market or Fast Track to Bankruptcy?
Posted by JohnH under GlobalFrom http://blogs.openforum.com 5757 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 17, 2008 2:51 pm
China may still have a Communist political system, but its economy is transitioning to capitalism. It has a growing middle class hungry to buy Western goods.
Enterprising U.S. companies are investigating and some are capitalizing on the opportunities China presents. Just don't forget to do your homework before you expand.
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