As the web universe continues to expand (just like the real one-- Hubbell’s Law anyone?) Kurt Abrahamson is hyper-focused on drilling down.
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Feed SubscriptionGolf, The Abominable Game That Won’t Help Your Career
On a summer day in 1975, I stepped up the tee at the Liberty Country Club .
Read More »Leadership Hall of Fame: Daniel Pink, Author of "Free Agent Nation"
With the economic downturn and the evolution of the business world in the last 10 years, has our ability to succeed on our own changed? We continue our examination of the business book Free Agent Nation with an interview of author Daniel Pink
Read More »How Not to Get Sued For Christmas
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Read More »Starting up Young? Don’t Drop Out
Want to be the next Mark Zuckerberg? Here's one way you shouldn't follow in his footsteps, writes venture capitalist Brad Feld. College is generally considered a time to expand your horizons, learn to live on your own, have a ton of fun, and even, perhaps, learn a little something
Read More »Can This Meeting Be Saved?
These tips on improving communication during office meetings may even elevate your standing at home. We all have experienced the regret of a wasted hour (or several) in an ineffective meeting.
Read More »Concerned About Facebook Privacy? Drink Up
Norte Beer is friending drinkers with a new face-saving social media helper--the Photoblocker. One of the great ironies of our time is the sheer number of Facebook users who label their debauched post-Las Vegas photo albums some variation of: “What Happens in Vegas…” Obviously, very little that happens in Nevada’s party district, or anywhere else, manages to stay there these days
Read More »Jive Software Moves Ahead With IPO
The social networking software company--a perennial on the Inc. 5000--is seeking to raise as much as $117 million.
Read More »Face It: Your Employees Are Not Engaged
The Beryl Companies' chief executive offers three steps to establish employee enthusiasm and confidence. A recent human resources study found that an alarming 70 percent of workers feel disengaged from their jobs
Read More »Best Advice: Shut Up and Listen
You may think you know everything you need to about growing your business successfully. Think again. When I was an , um, well, younger attorney I was lucky to be part of a trial team headed by two seasoned lawyers who mentored me in the practice of law and, most importantly, how to win at trial.
Read More »Wrong Move, Spotify
With its new apps platform, the music start-up is trying to follow in Facebook's footsteps. But it would be much better off taking a cue from Zynga.
Read More »"Apps" Like Rolling Stone’s Could Shine A Light On Spotify’s Missing Links
Spotify's got a huge catalog of music and 10 million subscribers.
Read More »The Verge And The Wirecutter Prove That The World Actually Does Need 2 More Gadget-Obsessed Websites
The Verge's Joshua Topolsky and The Wirecutter's Brian Lam hope to distinguish themselves in a crowded field. By taking two vastly different approaches, they may just do it.
Read More »The Job You Should Focus on the Most
Forget about industry awards or impressive milestones. If you want to know the true measure of your company, look at the worst job on the payroll. Think about a terrible company you’ve worked for
Read More »7 Steps to Closing a Deal Via Email
Despite what you may think, a perfectly crafted email can actually close a deal. In most cases, you’ll want to close deals either in person or on the telephone
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