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The love of money isn’t the root of all evil; *arithmetic* is the root of all evil. More specifically, counting. And it could be ruining your life. Here’s the podcast. My full October 2007 newsletter on the dangers of counting can be found in my website’s articles archive at:
http://SteverRobbins.com/articles/is-counting-evil.htm.
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I’d like to share with you a LinkedIn exchange I had on the topic of whether Being Nice is a good business strategy. You can find the transcript in my article, Is “nice” good business or just wishful thinking?
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The Consulting Firms of the world seem to win the recruiting game, hands-down. It’s not because of money, though; it’s because they treat recruiting as seriously as sales.
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It sounds easy: my client wanted to think more strategically. isn’t that the hot buzzword? “Strategic thinking.” Oooh! Sexy. There’s only one problem: what, exactly, does it mean?
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Ever found yourself resisting change? Read about how to overcome it or listen to the podcast here.
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We’re taught that overhead in business is a bad thing. But is it really? My self-esteem depends on the answer…
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What’s the difference between profit and cash flow?
Often, it’s the difference between success and bankruptcy.
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What does a Chief Information Officer do, anyway? Most of the descriptions I’ve heard make them sound like a glorified purchaser. “They make sure our systems are up to date.” Mega-yawn. CIOs fill a very important role, it’s just no one knows what. Well, today’s podcast will outline the four things you want from your CIO (and probably don’t get).
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Be careful when making promises, even if you don’t mean it. Trust is the foundation of relationships. See the transcript here.
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Q: I often hear the term “sales and marketing.” Aren’t those the same thing?
A: Not at all, though people confuse them all the time. In most businesses, marketing and sales are very different.
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