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Unwanted gifts represent a nearly $800 million waste of money, time and resources in Australia alone. The culture of obligatory giving most benefits big retailers and banks.
It seems the lesson must be learned all over again as a group of media feminists joins the assault on Julian Assange and WikiLeaks, or the "Wikiblokesphere".
It does seem that a certain amount of corruption is needed to make human society work. The basic truths that hold society together aren't always pleasant to hear.
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As a former senior executive in the health industry, Wendell Potter details in a new book its dirty tactics at garnering both public and presidential support.
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Mark Thompson is the Director General of the BBC, who used also to be Editor of the London Times. Some critics believe he will be best remembered as the BBC’s […]
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Criticism—be it from protesters or even competitors—can have truth to it. If the criticism is valid, you can learn from it.
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Defining a company’s purpose may begin with the philosophy of an entrepreneur. But, over time, the contributions of team members and stakeholders will naturally change a company's destiny.
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By criticizing Whole Foods, writer Michael Pollen helped it become a better company, says Mackey.
Age may matter, but it is only one of several factors that are important when you are looking for love.
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I've now made it back from another great yet exhausting American Geophysical Union meeting. I was able to get some samples that I need for my research, set up some […]
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The economic downturn meant there was a greater need to differentiate from competitors—and to create more value for customers who were looking to spend less.
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A company does not need to sacrifice purpose to achieve profit. Synergy among stakeholders is a win, win, win, win strategy. When team members flourish, customers and investors also flourish.
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Companies—and individuals—have the ability to improve the world and stand up for what they believe is true, right, and good, says the Whole Foods CEO in an interview with HBR's […]
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When disagreements get expressed, better decisions get made. If you have to dive deeper into the basis for disagreement, you're forced to make your case more persuasive.
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A conscious business is not just about maximizing profits and shareholder value. It’s becoming aware of the deeper purpose that a business has.
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A conversation with the Whole Foods CEO.