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Most developmental psychologists agree that what differentiates leaders is not so much their philosophy of leadership, their personality, or their style of management. Rather, it’s their ...

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What consumers truly value can be difficult to pin down and psychologically complicated. But universal building blocks of value do exist, creating opportunities for companies to improve their ...

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Firms have never known more about their customers, but their innovation processes remain hit-or-miss. Why? According to Christensen and his coauthors, product developers focus too much on building ...

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Flex time is an appealing benefit for most, offering the ability to take time during work hours to handle commitments at home. But sometimes the blessing of a flexible schedule can turn into what ...

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