The Rare Breed of Entrepreneurs

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Ann Pace

Microsoft founder Bill Gates may seem like the typical entrepreneur: the son of an attorney and philanthropist who dropped out of college and began his first company at age 21. However, the newest research on the background of entrepreneurs shows that Gates' demographic... More »

Taming Meeting Monsters

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Mike Song

You've planned this meeting for two months, and finally, all the key players are here (except for the ones who are late). All you have to do is work through the agenda and get a decision made, and your dream project is on its way. Suddenly, disaster strikes, as strong "... More »

Change Is in the Wind for HR Management

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Stephen Benowitz

Consider the old adage, What goes around, comes around. Often, this refers to political appointees who return to government when their party is elected. The other interpretation is that appointees bring back policies that were d... More »

The Guiding Hand: Mentoring Women

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Michael Laff

"I was surprised by the cold shoulder I got from other executives," says Garber, chief operating officer at International SOS Assistance. "I've been open to mentoring other women." Fortunately, a furious search did not end in futility. She met the ideal mentor at a time... More »

Leadership Investment Pays Off

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ASTD Staff

Instead of giving up on its struggling president, one organization chooses to invest in her development, and collects a worthwhile return. More »