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How can we have the best intentions to become better, and yet still see so little progress?

Embracing uncertainty helps too.

Mister Rogers Visits Arsenio Hall talking about his "Black Brother". ENJOY!

Lesson: “Never give up” is bad advice. Real winners don’t hesitate to walk away from an unsuccessful venture. Contrary to popular belief, if you want to [...]

A woman shares what she learned in the final days of her mother's life.

Berkshire has grown so large and become so integral to the U.S. economy that the only conceivable threat to the company is an existential threat to the entire nation-state. My original fascination with Buffett Munger is no doubt due to the Gringot’s-esque amount of money they’ve made, but their business has endured because, unlike the majority of the super wealthy, they appear to have used a considerable amount of skill

It's a long-term trend.

Let’s just get this out there: on paper, I’m a terrible CEO. I avoid going into the office, I only meet with my team a couple times a week, and I especially hate giving speeches, coming up with vision statements, leading meetings, and all the other CEO-y stuff you read about in HBR.

Performance appraisals are being blown up. But what will replace them? Coaching is a likely candidate, but managers need to get into the coaching habit.

This remote control LED beacon increases visibility with 20 ultra-bright LEDs that simulate the rotating look of a police beacon. The Beacon is also equipped with strong magnets that make it easy to attach to vehicles, manufacturing equipment, shop walls, etc. Powered by 6 AA batteries (not included). It also has a standard jack for an optional 110V power adapter (not included). The Super Beacon is rated by the manufacturer for 144 hours on a single set of batteries. In our tests, the beacon operated continuously for 4 weeks, 24/7 on one set of batteries. This versatile beacon can be used t...

We pay a high price socially, personally and professionally for being authentic. There’s a better alternative.

Should your company change as well?