Competence
Trapped in Your Niche? Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff on the Pros and Cons of Being Typecast
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I was once denied a promotion because I was “too good at my job.” In a way, this was intended to be a compliment. I, however, felt as though I was being punished.
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kevin-smith-and-andy-mcelfresh-on-vampires-creativity-and-path-dependency-2Brainstorming
Kevin Smith and Andy McElfresh on Vampires, Creativity and Path Dependency
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Have you ever considered why vampires only go outside at night? Ever since this question was posed on the podcast Edumacation (hosted by Kevin Smith and
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Appearance
Exercise is No Hobby, It’s Your Last Competitive Advantage
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If I could give you a magic pill to make you more intelligent, would you take it? What if this “pill” existed in the form of physical activity?
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david-arquette-on-ego-checks-2Humility
David Arquette On Ego Checks
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Any long-term strategy of success requires a certain bit of humility. This seems easy…unless you’ve ever been the leader. Once your role is established
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the-myths-of-leadership-presence-2Authenticity
The Myths of Leadership Presence
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This article also appears on CEO.com.  Some people radiate power – not through sheer force, but with an aura of confidence and authority.
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bono-megalomania-and-achieving-success-2Confidence
Bono, Megalomania and Achieving Success
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If you have an iTunes account, you automatically received a free download of U2’s new album last month. This was intended to be a nice gesture from Apple
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Movies
MacGruber on Managing Errors and the Bad Apple Theory
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If you’ve seen the movie or Saturday Night Live skit, you’re aware of special operations agent MacGruber. He is typically trapped in a control room with
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Culture
Happiness is a Hoax! How We Waste Time on a Hollow Objective
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When I was a kid, my parents would say they “just want me to be happy.” While they were sincere, the reality is this sentiment wasn’t entirely true.
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Collaboration
Pee Wee Herman on the Ethic of Reciprocity, i.e. the Golden Rule
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If you ever watched the timeless 1980s kid’s show Pee-wee’s Playhouse, you are acutely aware of the Golden Rule. Couched in Pee Wee Herman’s psychedelic
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pennywise-the-dancing-clown-on-the-perils-of-seeking-the-best-2Advertising
Pennywise the Dancing Clown on the Perils of Seeking “the Best”
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We are all consumed with getting “the best.” Professionally, we strive to attain the best job with the best company on the best team. Personally, we want
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