It’s your big moment: You have been given a chance to brief the chief executive officer of your organization. Some people interact with the CEO routinely, but this is a first for you. On his Great Leadership blog, executive development expert Dan McCarthy offers advice on how to make the most of the opportunity: Prepare…
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Lessons You Can Learn from Apple’s iPad Woes
As iPads are being seized by authorities in China, you may be wondering how to protect your brand globally. Here’s what you need to know. I was recently reading an article concerning Apple’s ongoing battle over the sale of its iPad tablet computers in China. It seems that the technology juggernaut’s iPads are now being…
Test of a True Entrepreneur: Can You Step Away?
Can your business run indefinitely without you at the helm? Michael E. Gerber, author of The E-Myth, outlines the steps you need to take to get there. Business owners, especially those just starting out, often make the mistake of getting caught up in the day-to-day operations of their business—the work of running the business—so much…
In Startups And Life, You Need Plan A, B, And Z
An entrepreneur receives lots of contradictory advice from really smart, experienced people. For example, you’ve probably been told to be both persistent and flexible; to have a clear vision you pursue relentlessly, and yet also to change your vision as the market changes. Simple, right? This same tension pervades career advice. Some will tell you…
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