The exiled spiritual leader of Tibet knows the importance of collaboration, performance, and productivity. Here we summarize key management tenets from his teachings--and tweets. In September, the Dalai Lama, the 76-year-old exiled spiritual leader of Tibet, released a statement that addressed questions over his "reincarnation"—or succession—plans, and laid out a long-term “strategy” for his holy enterprise.
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Feed SubscriptionNissan’s Leaf-Charging Wireless Pad Could Signal An Industry Surge
Wireless charging is still not common, particularly with the disappearance of the Palm Pre, which was one of the main gadgets to utilize the trick for ultra-convenient connection to a battery-boosting charger. That makes Nissan's moves with its Leaf EV all the more interesting: To charge your 2013 Leaf, all you'll have to do is park it on the requisite spot of your garage. The setup is rather simple at first glimpse: Instead of flipping open a door on your car and connecting in a large electric plug, wired to a wall charger point, you reverse your Leaf over a large plastic pad on the floor.
Read More »UPDATE: Netflix-Facebook Bill Passes Congress
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Read More »Divine Chocolate’s Sweet U.S. Launch
A U.K. chocolatier part-owned by Ghanaian cocoa farmers contends with currency fluctuations as it expands abroad. Learning to be a successful exporter is a tough challenge for most businesses.
Read More »How The "Internet Of Things" Is Turning Cities Into Living Organisms
When city services can autonomously go online and digest information from the cloud, they can reach a level of performance never before seen. First up, water systems that automatically know when it will rain and react accordingly. With a little help from what's called the Internet of Things, engineers are transforming cities from passive conduits for water into dynamic systems that store and manage it like the tissues of desert animals.
Read More »What Great Leaders Don’t Need to Know
Everyone thinks successful leaders always know what to say and the right course to take. They don't.
Read More »Room77 Helps Travelers Avoid Playing Room Roulette With Hotels
A site started by travel and search industry veterans--including Calvin Yang, who designed Google's image search--gives users a peek at what's inside and outside of a hotel room, before they arrive.
Read More »Make an Employee’s Day in Two Words
A bit of off-the-cuff praise can literally change someone's day. Try it. It only takes a second to make another person feel valued, yet the effect can last a lifetime.
Read More »United Continental’s Jimmy Samartzis Seeks A Future With Biofuel
In this extended version of the talk from our latest issue , we speak with Jimmy Samartzis, managing director of environmental affairs and sustainability at United Continental about testing biofuels and partnering with biofuel producers. Photo by Jay B.
Read More »How to Become a Visionary
Picture your business helping millions of people solve a problem.
Read More »Gen Y Is Entrepreneurial? Who Says?
Commentators are claiming that Gen Y-ers and Millennials are start-up naturals, and great salespeople.
Read More »Recession Ahead? How the Euro Mess Will Affect You
If the euro zone shuts down, the ripple effects would almost certainly cause a global recession, according to a Washington Post analysis.
Read More »Goldman Sachs’ IPO Picks: Say What?
Some of the start-ups that made the list are no-brainers. Others might have you scratching your head.
Read More »5 Great Reasons to Work on Vacation
Part of the reason we go on vacation is to feel refreshed when we get back, right? That's why the laptop and iPhone come with me
Read More »Customer or Waste of Time? How to Tell
The dumbest thing you can do is to assume all prospects are potential customers. Here's how to tell the difference.
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