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Death of Print Newspapers in 5 Years (J. William Grimes)

August 30, 2009

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Newspaper, magazine and broadcast media continue to lose audience and revenues to new forms of content that sprout up daily in digital forms. With a 45-year career in the media industry, Grimes will highlight important industry trends, examine changing business models, and talk about social, environmental and economic impacts of the changing media landscape. from […]

What Purchasing Professionals Can Learn by “Remembering the Ice”

August 28, 2009

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As you know, it has always been my belief that purchasing professionals are more than the positions they hold in a company.  Like CIOs and CFOs, the artificially established historical boundaries associated with functional silos are becoming blurred.  This means that the traditional, and in retrospect narrow, definitions of one’s duties are ceding to a more […]

If You Are New to LinkedIn Then this is a Segment You Will Not Want to Miss!

August 26, 2009

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In today’s interview with bestselling author of 27 books Patrice-Anne Rutledge we discussed in depth her newest project that hit the shelves today in major bookstores throughout the US and Canada. Titled “Sams Teach Yourself LinkedIn in 10 Minutes,” Patrice’s book is the ultimate primer, guide and quite frankly quintessential resource to get you up […]

Early Reviews For “Your Show Will Go Live in 5 Seconds” Humbling

August 26, 2009

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I must admit that I have been truly humbled by the early reviews for my new book “Your Show Will Go Live in 5 Seconds,” and I would like to extend an invitation to you to read the advanced excerpt and of course share your comments if you are so moved. Here are just a […]

I Believe This Will Interest You Also . . .

August 25, 2009

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W. Clement Stone sold papers as a kid. He became a billionaire by selling insurance door-to-door.  He documented what he learned in his great book, The Success System That Never Fails.  Picture this – you respond to a knock at your door.  You open it to see a young man pointing to a list of […]

A New PI Poll Asks – Which Movie is the Most Effective from an Motivational or Inspirational Standpoint?

August 24, 2009

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Over the past few weeks I have had the opportunity to talk with several bestselling authors and business leaders on a variety of topics. Some of the most interesting areas upon which these discussions have focused involves issues of leadership, motivation, emotional versus social intelligence. Given the role that movies play in terms of inspiring […]

PI Syndicated Ping: Is The Canadian Government Bartering Away The Domestic SME Market?

August 24, 2009

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Response to the recent Globe & Mail article titled “Canada offers trade promises to U.S. in exchange for Buy American Waiver” has been significant and diverse with some expressing concerns that Canadian businesses “will not be able to compete” with U.S. firms resulting in the “collapse” of domestic companies, and “our tax dollars going to […]

Linking Opportunities With Results: Getting LinkedIn in 10 Minutes

August 22, 2009

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You have undoubtedly heard of the One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson, or The Two Minute Networker by Rhonda L Sher.  While the emphasis on time highlights the promise of rapid understanding and confident capability, it is the expertise of the author that ultimately delivers the greatest and most enduring value to […]

The Actual Value of Motivation & Engagement in the Workplace

August 21, 2009

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“The Power of the Wolf is the Pack, and the Power of the Pack is the Wolf.” I thank Rudyard Kipling for this expression; I freely paraphrase this sentiment from “The Jungle Book.” Employee motivation is on one level a very complex process.  The most effective organization is one which provides opportunity for each individual […]

The Future of Business Intelligence: Did Gartner Get It Right?

August 20, 2009

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On Friday’s segment “Beyond Business Intelligence Technology: The Importance of Domain Expertise” I will be welcoming Oco’s CEO William (Bill) Copacino who has authored 3 books and more than 150 articles on supply chain management, to discuss the transformational changes that are redefining our understanding of Business Intelligence. The level of preparation that goes into […]