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The truth about management is that managers would never fail if they simply read every management blog available. There are literally hundreds upon thousands of blogs, books and articles directing managers on how to lead, how to multi-task, and how to communicate. The secret to management is not a [...]
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In this clip from The Office, several employees describe the opposing management styles of Jim and Michael. Michael is infamous for his off-the-wall management skills. Have you ever had an atrocious manager? Tell us your management horror stories and compare notes on which traits contribute to ineffective management.
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Baseball, the American past time, has a way of turning men into legends. Thousands of fans watched Sunday as Dallas Braden of the Oakland Athletics pitched a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Braden is the 19th pitcher in major league history to hold a claim to pitching a perfect game. When asked about [...]
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A large emphasis was placed on the fact that over 65 percent of Wal-Mart’s hourly workers are women, where only 33 percent of the store’s managers were female.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit made history this month, as they affirmed the largest class action lawsuit against Wal-Mart. The mega-retailer is [...]
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The Iceland volcano Eyjafjallajökull continued to shock the world with its second eruption this week. Air traffic is at a stand-still and major airlines are losing millions of dollars due to the ash-filled skies over northern Europe. Thousands are stranded and desperate to get home, but no one is going anywhere until the volcano ceases.
Scientists [...]
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Phil Mickelson is now the proud owner of his third green jacket after winning the 2010 Masters. His win was exciting, amazing and even heart-warming. After Mickelson, the second-highest paid athlete in the world, won the tournament he greeted his cancer-stricken wife with open arms and a long embrace. It was like a scene from [...]
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The name Tiger Woods has evoked many emotions throughout his golfing career, but recently the name has induced nausea in the masses that were sick of hearing about his less-than-spotless personal life. Luckily for the golf legend, the focus this week isn’t so much on his personal rendezvous as it is his golfing capabilities. Gossip [...]
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What is the best way to handle a polarizing decision that is not widely accepted by over half of the employees?
Regardless of your political views, the newly passed health care bill has made its mark in American history. The history comes not only with the monetary value involved, but also the projected impact the [...]
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It’s that time of year again; St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. The staples of this ultra-festive holiday include green beer, green rivers and green-themed parades. The Irish have a long-standing relationship with the color, as it has represented everything from their beloved saint to the Emerald Isle itself. Stories vary, but for [...]
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The 2010 Winter Olympics began with an inspirational and impressive opening ceremony that highlighted the unity of countries worldwide. Thousands looked on as people from around the world gathered peacefully to celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship and the effort exhibited by the best athletes in the world. The torch relay came to a close as [...]
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