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October 21, 2015
Why boring jobs are popular
You might think that the only reasons people choose boring jobs is because it’s a bad economy, they need money, and they have no choice. New research shows those aren’t the only reasons, though. Money, it turns out, does play a role in selecting boring jobs, but not always for a reason you’d think. Some […]
3 leadership downfalls to avoid at all costs
Being in a leadership position is hard – and if you fail as a leader, the failure feels (and is) very public. Here are some suggestions for how to avoid failing as a leader. 1. Avoid being close-minded. Just because what you are doing right now is working, doesn’t mean that there isn’t a better […]
What Is the Internet of Things
This is a concept that is used daily in the world of technology, but not everyone really knows what that term means. Basically this idea is about the digital interconnection of everyday objects with the Internet. In case that everyday objects had identifiers such as radio labels, they could be identified and managed by other […]
October 20, 2015
Impacts of cloud computing
Much touted for many years without tangible results, cloud computing is becoming a concrete reality. If taken advantage of, the cost-reducing potential of moving large-scale business processes to the cloud is utterly staggering. Time and money once lost to storage, backup and recovery, software integration and access issues are fast becoming obviated. Startups will be […]
Success as a Hindrance to Innovation
Given the benefits of innovating and the costs of failing to do so, why is it that some companies don’t innovate? One major reason is success. Success breeds inertia and a sense that innovation isn’t necessary. As discussed above, it’s a mistake that Kodak made – but Blockbuster, Yahoo!, Wang, Motorola’s cell phone division, Smith […]
The art of networking
Over the past ten years, the terms “Communication” and “Network” have undergone drastic changes in meaning. This is due, of course, to the proliferation of digital means of connecting with other people. What you may not be aware of are the profound effects this has had on the ways business and personal connections form. Put […]
October 19, 2015
Bill Gates and College: College was an unnecessary aspect of his personal journey
This young boy is an apprentice carpenter. He begins his education at an early age. Every day he goes to his journeyman who educates him. He learns first how to use his tools, discovering which tools are better for each task. As each day goes on, his hands become surer and his knowledge more full. […]
Creating a strategic plan? Start with the 6 Whats
Before even starting with your strategic planning, bear in mind that this is a process rather than a graph or a sheet of paper with tasks and schedules on it. This process determines what your business targets and the way in which it can best reach its target. At the core of this process lies […]
I don’t pay good wages because I have a lot of money; I have a lot of money because I pay good wages. – Robert Bosch
I don’t pay good wages because I have a lot of money; I have a lot of money because I pay good wages. – Robert Bosch Republished by Blog Post Promoter
What Business Book Should I Read Next?
Today’s “What Should I Read Next” book is: How Google Did It – The Secrets of Google’s Massive Success For any company to make a major impact, it is essential to grow, flourish, and expand into new industries and marketplaces. One of the companies that does this better than any other is Google, the undisputed […]
