Executive Forum
Make the Most of Your Mistakes
Made some mistakes, entrepreneurs? Don’t worry: Making a slew of blunders, provided they are wisely managed and understood as being interdependent, can be a portal of discovery. Continue
The New Rules of a Startup
Getting a company off the ground is hard work. But four simple rules can make it easier for your venture to succeed. What every entrepreneur should keep top of mind. Continue
A Perfectionist’s Shortcoming
Sometimes, those of us who want to do things perfectly are so afraid we'll fall short that we put off tasks and blow off deadlines. Is asking for feedback and criticism the way to confront fears head-on? Continue
Six Lessons From the Tech World’s Gang of Four
You don’t have to be a techie to know that Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google are enormously successful. But how many realize that the so-called Gang of Four redefined business by bringing everyone into the "Age of the Platform?" Continue
Will Economic Clouds Part in 2012?
Guest commentary: The economic gloom just might lift in 2012, with a double-dip recession seeming less likely and another drop in the unemployment rate seeming more probable. But economists will be watching inflation and GDP very carefully. Continue
You Say You Want a Revolution
Occupy Wall Street protesters have passionately railed against big banks and the wealthiest 1 percent, but how effective is their message? Here’s how to really jump-start an innovation-based revolution in your own life and career. Continue
Sexually Harassed? Time for a Talk
The recent allegations surrounding presidential candidate Herman Cain have revived discussion of sexual harassment in the workplace, including this question: Could a candid conversation keep such situations from escalating? Continue
iPresent Like Jobs
Steve Jobs was a master presenter who knew how to make complex concepts seem simple and had the power to hold an audience's attention for hours. And while his charisma was innate, anyone can learn how to present like a pro using four key steps. Continue
Go Independent, Some Strings Attached
Millennials are driving the project economy, opting for freelance or consulting work in lieu of traditional full-time employment. But the lure of picking and choosing their clients comes with risk. Continue
Lessons From the Salesforce Mafia
When Marc Benioff, founder of Salesforce.com, announced a "no software" cloud revolution, many thought he was crazy. But now, a group of ex-Salesforce execs are aiming to use the lessons they learned from him to disrupt other industries. Continue
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