Innovation Generator

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Dave Pollard

Throughout the last 35 years, I've worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs. Some of them struggle all their lives against larger, often more savvy competitors, pulling out all the stops to convince banks to offer them credit to pay for advertising, marketing, and sales to... More »

I Work, Therefore I Am

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Aparna Nancherla

While at work, how in touch is the average employee with his authentic self? Although this discussion is not frequently broached in most organizations, it may prove valuable to add it to the short list of topics to consider. "Like Sisyphus from the Greek mythology, we d... More »

Middle Manager Muddle

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Michael Laff

They get beaten over the head by executives who want them to be more productive and by staff who are discouraged by their leadership style. Being a middle manager does not hold the status it once did. Accenture recently conducted a survey of job satisfaction among middl... More »

Overcoming Culture Fatigue in Government

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Pat Galagan

Here's how to break free. Whenever the executive administration changes in Washington, D.C., other changes often follow. Many federal agencies get new leadership and take on new missions. Employees feel motivated to do things differently, and their managers turn to lear... More »