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The Sharing Economy is Causing Inequality, Social Harm
Fifty billion dollars is a lot of money. It's more than the gross domestic product of Costa Rica. It's nearly twice as much as the NASA program building rockets to go to Mars. And it is more than 16...
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Think Outside the Box, Just Don't Get Boxed In
My writer, Jim, hates the expression, "Think outside the box," and I agree with him. What box? Who put you in the box? Why is there a box in the first place? Boxes are barriers, and the saying itself...
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What Are Penny Stocks?
If you've ever considered dabbling in the stock market, you may have heard about penny stocks. Many who are already familiar with the stock market have mixed views on penny stocks. Some say they just...
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The Extraordinary Life -- And Why I'm Scared of It
This is going to be a vulnerable piece of writing. Brené Brown has taught me that vulnerability is something most of us try to avoid at all costs. Because it makes us susceptible to criticism and...
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9 Idiotic Office Rules That Drive Everyone Insane
Companies need to have rules--that's a given--but they don't have to be shortsighted and lazy attempts at creating order. I understand the temptation. As my company has grown, so has our difficulty...
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How to Plan Ahead of Your Next Business Trip
For most people, part of their New Year's resolution for 2016 is to be able to travel more and go to places they've never been. For those who are constantly traveling for business whether by car, train...
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You Won't Make It If You Fake It
The cover of last January's Harvard Business Review featured the subhead, "When it's OK to fake it till you make it." "Faking it" is the antithesis of authentic leadership. Following this advice is the...
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Position Yourself for Success Heading Into a New Job
As you start to position yourself for success heading into a new job, remember that leadership is personal. Your message is the key that unlocks personal connections. The greater the congruence between...
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This Is Why December Is The Best Month To Find A Job
As a job-seeker, does December bring about thoughts of kicking back, relaxing and taking a long winter's nap? If so, you are not alone. Hiring drops dramatically during the holidays and the majority of...
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Driving Innovation: Part 1
Where do you get your most innovative ideas?How do you increase the rate of innovation in your company?It's probably the most important question a CEO or entrepreneur can ask.Today's blog (part 1 of 2)...
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6 Unusual Habits of Exceptionally Creative People
I expend a huge amount of my time and energy writing books and articles and working to keep my company innovative. I've developed an obsession with some of history's most creative minds in the hope...
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AT&T's Fiber Optic Construction Last Six Years -- $140 Billion, or One Slice...
AT&T has just announced yet another round of new plans to deploy fiber optic services in a slew of additional cities, what I now refer to as "FiberHype," one word. And I'll get to the slice of...
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COP 21: In France, the (Clean Energy) Revolution Continues
As the world digests the historic global climate agreement reached by negotiators in Paris, here's one thing that's clear: The agreement -- coupled with the tremendous groundswell of action by...
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The 5 Top Overseas Property Markets For 2016
Thanks to an uber-strong dollar, foreign markets in recession and worse, and rapidly expanding middle classes in key locations, we are amidst what I refer to as a golden age for the purchase of real...
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Who Qualifies for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Dear Carrie, I'm 59 and recently suffered a severe injury that prevents me from working, possibly for several years. How do I qualify for Social Security disability benefits? -- A Reader Dear Reader, I...
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The Office of the Future Is Weirder Than We Can Imagine
It's 1985 and you've been sent from the future to explain how people work in 2015 to an auditorium of curious business executives. Someone asks you how people communicate. You describe a typical...
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4 Disturbing Credit Card Stats
Credit cards offer an easy way to tide you over until your next paycheck comes, but that easy money comes at a hefty price. Interest rates vary anywhere from zero percent promotional introductory...
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The Joe Belinsky Factor
"Time is relative," explained Albert Einstein. "When you touch a hot stove for a second, it feels like eternity. When you sit with a pretty woman for an hour, it feels like a second." In modern-day...
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How Experience Marketing Is Changing The Game in 2016
Consumers don't want to just buy products. Or brands. Consumers want more. They want experience. And the brands that can deliver will change the game and ultimately ring the cash register. It's not...
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Paving a Path With Entrepreneurial Shoes
Recently it was the second annual Women's Entrepreneur Day celebrated in over 144 countries! We owe a debt of thanks to people like Wendy Diamond, Oprah, Gayle King, Arianna Huffington and Many Others,...
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