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Although graffiti often has a negative connotation — associated with gang-related origins and vandalism — in some cases it’s viewed as legitimate art created by street artists with local or even national reputations. Graffiti vandalism is a criminal act done without the building owner’s permission. But urban forms of graffiti art, also known as street art […]

What to do before, during, and after presenting To put the importance of sales proposals in proper perspective, they are far more than a vehicle for conveying your message. They are your message. Sadly, proposals that could be winners are often rejected. They may be filled with information, but the message gets lost and they fail to

“Stop making excuses.” Many of us heard that from parents growing up. Children often were spanked or put in timeout for making excuses, and teenagers endured a loss of privileges. But in the business world, the consequences for making excuses can be much more lethal. Entrepreneurs who make excuses are not the kind of leaders who inspire

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A business’s culture is often considered its bedrock. However, few really understand how culture forms and therefore struggle to know how to correct it when it seems to be straying.  Culture is created from beliefs of employees about how things work. These beliefs are formed through daily behaviors and the response to these actions, and

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Recessions are inevitable, and some economists believe we may face another one fairly soon. Oddly, the very behavior that could help an organization maintain stability, and quite possibly thrive during an economic downturn, is the one that is often the first to be abandoned when times get tough — collaboration. A study, highlighted in The