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What You Can Learn About Making Decisions From a Baseball Umpire

Success

For years before becoming a YouTube sensation for an ejection in 2007 in which he crawled on his stomach and launched a rosin bag like a grenade, Wellman, the manager of the El Paso Chihuahuas , has been near the top of those reports with a reminder that his temper can be volcanic, even theatrical. Oakes is now a Triple-A umpire. “The

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Venus Williams on What Tennis Taught Her About Life, Power and Business

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The lessons you learn playing sports can translate into many other areas of life—especially business. In 2007, Williams founded athletic fashion line EleVen. She’s also on the board of HumanCo , which invests in brands that promote sustainability and healthier living. I was like, ‘Oh, I learned that [playing tennis]!’”.

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

Success

His promotion came at a time of rebranding, as the 25-year-old Intuit was looking forward to its next quarter century. Smith’s successes “When I transitioned into the CEO role, one of my primary goals was to learn what our stakeholders were thinking about,” he said. “I The ability to learn, adapt and execute is critical.”

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Once Upon a Time in Marketing: The Power of Storytelling

Success

Smith says his heart broke a little to learn the story of a Pizza Hut in Springdale, Arkansas. We [heard] stories from our sales team in the field that veterinarians [said], ‘It’s not my responsibility to promote pet insurance,’” Tomsic said. People [emailed] right back and [said], ‘Wow, we made the right choice,’” Tomsic said.

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This Entrepreneur Built a Business on Values-Based Investing Before It Was Cool

Success

In 2007, Kaminer left the family business and created Talgra. “I I like learning by doing,” he says.) Then in 2010, he attended an event for Slow Money , a national nonprofit that promotes investments in sustainable food and farms. “I From a personal enrichment standpoint, something was missing.”.

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Tips for Optimizing and Promoting Video Marketing Material for.

Andrea Kalli

Today, videos are fast becoming the standard medium for promoting products as well as publishing press releases, interviews, music, and so much more. Today, videos are fast becoming the standard medium for promoting products as well as publishing press releases, interviews, music, and so much more. Want To Link To This Article?

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4 Things You Must Do for Your Career in 2017

On The Job

One day you might get laid off because of an economic nosedive (hello, 2007) or you have a change of heart. Can I mention 2007 again? Learning a new skill. It's time to think about areas where you feel less confident -- or downright clueless -- and begin taking action to learn more. The Great Recession?

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