October 2011 Archive

Thom Singer
Cherish People With "Follow Through DNA"
People often say they will do things to help you in your quest for success. They do not always get around to it. It is common for business acquaintances to offer to make introductions ...
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Art in your DNA
DNA Art US is founded on the premise that good style is not in the eye of the beholder, it is in our genetics. Launched in December 2010, the Dallas-based company ...
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Money Changes Everything
"The best-laid battle plans are abandoned after the first shot is fired.” -Old military proverb In life, there are few things we can count on with certainty.  Death. Taxes.  And the ...
Bob Barker
Elephant in the Room
Ever been in a conference room with multiple people where the dialog circles around without coming to closure? It eventually dawns on you that the one big issue blocking a ...
AlexCharfen
If You Can’t Say Anything Nice: Gottman’s 5 to 1 Rule
Dr. John Gottman’s “5 to 1 Rule” was originally developed as a guideline for romantic relationships, but it can be applied to business relationships, as well. It’s essentially a “magic ratio” ...
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Texas Entrepreneur Networks to hold its first Funding Forum in El Paso
Entrepreneurs from  opportunities to pitch deals in front of qualified investors around the state The Texas Entrepreneur Networks (TXEN) today announced that it will be holding its first Funding Forum in ...

Departments

Wendy Covey 5 Core Steps in the PR Marathon
As businesses continue to tighten budgets and work to do more with less, decision ...
Image conan-obrien-2-202x300.jpg How Perceived Failure Can Be a Blessing in Disguise
“A perceived failure can be a catalyst for profound reinvention.” In Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop, ...
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Houston startup enthusiast, Jeff Reichman the founder of January Advisors has a great idea: ...
jason-cohen How to convince a startup to hire you
By Jason CohenThis is part of an ongoing startup advice series where I answer ...
houston-technology-center-bg Impacting Our Community; HTC Scorecard
The Houston Technology Center (HTC) serves as the nexus of new ideas, technological innovation ...
Ben Dyer new 1-23-12 Bring Me the Trophy or Bring Me the Steering Wheel
That was the motivational message given to NASCAR driver Kurt Busch by his team ...
marc nathan SXSW 2012 Schedule
SXSW Interactive is only a few weeks away, but as anyone who has ever ...
Thom Singer Asking Better Questions
I was inspired by a post by Joan Eisenstodt on the "Meetings Focus Blog" ...
Nell Edgington - Social Velocity A Contest to Help Your Nonprofit Manage to Outcomes
I’m excited to announce something a little different on the Social Velocity blog: a ...
Image kingphoto-300x227.jpg Would MLK Disagree with MLK Day?
Today we commemorate the birth of one of America’s greatest heroes—Dr. Martin Luther King ...