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8 Attributes of Successful People
Ideas from inc.com worth sharing: 1. Back-up plans tend to build in excuses 2. Put in an incredible focused effort 3. Work a LOT more 4. Avoid joining the crowd 5. Decide what results you want and set the goal. … Continue reading
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Google on men and women differences
This is a must see interview: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/women-in-the-google-workplace/16A9B911-E7D9-4E1D-99E1-979CB1B0F35C#!16A9B911-E7D9-4E1D-99E1-979CB1B0F35C
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CEO Denise Morrison WSJ interview
Denise Morrison also participated in the WCD Global Institute in NYC last week. She focused on the role and importance of building relationships and advice from a mentor. When I was with Aetna Realty Investors, the Department Head, Bill Russell, signed … Continue reading
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Tagged board leadership, board of directors, board oversight, CEO selection, character, corporate board of director, Corporate Board of Directors, corporate governance, creativity, crisis, crisis leadership, Crisis team, culture, ethics, independent directors, integrity, leadership, Strategy, Team building, tone at the top
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Companies in Crisis: Walmart & CRT
Two stories concerning federal investigations hit the news this week. The New York Times outlined in detail Walmart’s alleged actions after being notified by a former executive at Walmart’s largest foreign subsidiary, Wal-Mart de Mexico, of rampant and widespread bribery … Continue reading
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Employee vote against Exec Comp?
A VP friend at a F-200 company just had his review: Great job, valuable employee, greater responsibilities, very pleased with having solved major customer dissatisfaction issues …….. 2% raise. The CEO is getting a 25% raise. My friend voted against … Continue reading
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50% Americans single..from 22% in 1950
Changing demographics are the most important consideration in residential housing. The fastest growing sector are 18-34 year olds, 5 million of who live alone. 31 million people live alone, mostly clustered in metropolitan areas. In Manhatten 1/2 of all residences … Continue reading
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“There’s no intention to waste money.Sometimes it just happens.”
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY has experienced interesting interpretations/actions of Duty of Loyalty and Duty of Care from the board. One member of the hospital’s board obtained for the pharmacy that he owned the exclusive right to market prescription … Continue reading
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Lessons Learned from 1000 Women Entrepreneurs
What AngelPad founder, Korte learned from women to share with men: Collaborate, People in the room have as much to offer as speakers, manners matter, know what you’re “asking for”, it’s not ALWAYS business. From Forbes guest blogger, Thomas Korte. … Continue reading
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Term Limits or Age Limits in “Refreshing the board”???
NYSE Euronext Scott Cutler and Corporate Board Member TK Kerstetter discuss term limits, age limits, refreshing the board, creating turnover, and board evaluations. Excellent insights. As corporate board members we all need to remember that we need to always put … Continue reading
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Damage control ALERT for TicketNetwork!!!
“TicketNetwork CEO Don Vaccaro’s Monday morning arrest has cost the company as much as $8 million, as the South Windsor ticket re-sale firm announced Wednesday that is withdrawing from the state’s “First Five,” program. In a statement the company said “Due … Continue reading
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