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And the Award Goes To…

by Megan Bullard on March 9, 2010

The entertainment industry produces an estimated 2,000 films per year. Of those films only around 600 are released into select theatres all over the globe, and of those 600 only a handful are captivating enough to leave a lasting impression on audiences and the academy. This year’s 82nd Academy Awards nominated a whopping 10 films [...]

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A Golden Turnaround

by Megan Bullard on February 25, 2010

Imagine this scenario. A star employee is hired. They walk in the door the first day with a stellar resume that boasts a wealth of professional experience. Their references gushed about their professionalism and capability to perform. The entire office is buzzing about the potential the new employee will bring to the company and the [...]

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Performing Under Fire

by Megan Bullard on February 17, 2010

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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Poor Management Leads to Spilt Milk

by Megan Bullard on February 15, 2010

Organizations need to recognize the importance of each frontline manager’s role and the effects that the manager has on the employees and company.
Effective frontline managers have the capability and interest to be effective managers, have clear goals and roles, understand the people they manage, understand themselves and how they impact their employees, have been trained [...]

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Pump the Breaks on Poor Management

by Megan Bullard on February 10, 2010

As a result, public perception of the company is that it is irresponsible and unprepared.
In late January, Toyota recalled over five million cars due to issues with the floor mat and the gas pedal. People have been seriously injured in accidents involving the faulty vehicle parts, but Toyota’s crisis communication has been ineffective and inefficient. [...]

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Eenie, Meenie, Miney, NO!

by Megan Bullard on February 8, 2010

In what feels like the thousandth season of The Bachelor we witness once more a crowd of beautiful women waiting in line for their chance to be the fiancée of a handsome professional. The women are attractive, talented and sometimes charming, but every group has a black sheep, and this season is no different than [...]

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Going Gaga in the Office?

by Megan Bullard on February 3, 2010

The early part of the year marks the start of a new quarter for businesses, but in Hollywood it simply means that award season has arrived. Stars prep for hours in order to look their best on red carpets for cameras and fans. Each celebrity scrutinizes every inch of themselves to ensure that every angle [...]

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