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A Look at How Brad D. Smith Motivated and Inspired Intuit Employees

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His wardrobe choice depended on what sales or product launch goal the team had accomplished. The goal was to convey to potential customers that QuickBooks’ new version was worth the 60-day wait, even as Intuit shared the airwaves with Microsoft during the announcement of its new product. Mentoring served him as well.

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What MLB Pitcher Jon Lester and 4 Other Professional Athletes Teach Us About Overcoming Obstacles

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After receiving his diagnosis in August 2006, Lester went through treatment, worked his way back into the major leagues and pitched—and won—a World Series game. For Rudolph, the goal was everything. Never one to let a perceived disability stand in the way of his goals, he pursued athletics with his heart and soul.

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Top 5 Tips for Working With a Mentor

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6 days ago RT @ WinWeb Focus on Your Small Business Goals - [link] 6 days ago Perluondo: "They're exactly the demographics I'm looking for." Top 5 Tips for Working With a Mentor by Stefan Töpfer on Jan 25, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners.

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Day in the life: Diana Brandl, Senior EA at Mister Spex

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Today’s Day in the life: Diana Brandl, Senior EA at Mister Spex, Founder and CEO of The Socialista Projects, Head of IMA Berlin and National Social Relations Officer, speaker, coach and mentor and all round superstar EA! Motivate…my colleagues every single day and bring the team together as we fight for common goals.

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Collaborating With The Enemy: Competitive Advantage? | THE SMALL.

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/03

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