Managing Up, Down, Superstars, Bozos -- and AlphasThanks for that link on SuperstarsThat article on the myths of superstars' performance was a great read. It'll warm the hearts of team-oriented managers everywhere.RE: Managing Up, Down, Superstars, Bozos -- and AlphasI enjoyed the link on selling. Managing up is a...
Many people learn instinctively the importance of managing up -- that is, keeping your boss in the loop, in your corner, and under control. More difficult and subtle is the art and science of managing peers, subordinates, different generations, geniuses, and jerks. To varying degrees, all have...
Professional Women in Construction recently hosted the annual Salute to Women of Achievement awards luncheon paying homage to four of the industry's superstars, including Sharon Greenberger, president of the New York City School Construction Authority; Leticia Maria Remauro, vice president of the Hugh L. Carey Battery Park City Authority; Kim...
NEW YORK -- The fate of Kobe Bryant's signature sneaker is dangling by a shoestring, along with the superstar's future. NEW YORK -- The fate of Kobe Bryant's signature sneaker is dangling by a shoestring, along with the superstar's future.
Byline: MARK DODOSH Cobalt, beryllium and iron ore may not make for the sexiest of investment vehicles, but Cleveland-based companies that produce those materials have been rewarding their shareholders with investment gold over the past 12 months. Byline: MARK DODOSH ...
Operation Yao Ming: The Chinese Sports Empire, American Big Business, and the Making of an NBA Superstar By Brook Larmer. New York, NY: Gotham Books, 2005. 350 pp. $26.00 hardcover.Operation Yao Ming: The Chinese Sports Empire, American Big Business, and the Making of an NBA Superstar By Brook Larmer. New...
JACKSON, Miss.--BUSINESS WIRE--April 25, 1996--LDDS WorldCom, one of the country's largest and fastest growing long distance telephone companies, announced today its first national marketing campaign featuring basketball superstar Michael Jordan.
For the first time in three years, a new company tops the chart as the brightest star among the Crain's Superstar 10 - make that 11. Chart Industries Inc., a producer of low-temperature and cryogenic equipment used to purify and liquefy gases, froze StFor the first time...
Need proof that northeastern Ohio's economy has diversified since the manufacturing depression of the early 1980s? Take a gander on the opposite page at the Crain's Superstar 10, where metal-bending companies are the exception instead of the rule and Need proof that northeastern Ohio's economy has...
Up-shifting your ability to share ideas verbally will help you grow your business - no matter what business you are in. This paper explains 10 Secrets to becoming a speaking superstar. Be warned that once you take ownership of these tips your phone could start ringing with people requesting your...
Would-be superstar bloggers need no longer fear choosing a host that can't handle the rapid growth in traffic that occurs when a blog hits the big time. Researchers at WhoIsHostingThis.com have revealed who hosts the world's 100 most popular blogs. It's vital for anyone serious about blogging to...
One time Crossroads-roller-turned-NBA-superstar Baron Davis is returning to the scene of his boyhood exuberance. His recent $65 million deal with the LA Clippers explains part of it. And then there's his interest in all things cinema, where he's a producer of the newest Stacy Peralta documentary Made in America. The...
When it comes to summer box office, a comedy club does not fare much better than a ski lodge. But just in time for those college students itching to start the semester with a laugh -- and those scads of weary moms and dads who are relieved to see the...
Hot Song List Revealed That Will Have Girls Cheering for More Including Hits Made Famous By The Jonas Brothers, Britney Spears, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Katy Perry, Fall Out Boy, and Leona Lewis LOS ANGELES -- The Casual Entertainment Label of Electronic Arts, Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) unleashes the star...
ROME AFP — Despite recent newspaper claims in England that Chelsea have launched an 80-million-euro (118-million-dollar) bid for Kaka, the Brazilian superstar insisted Wednesday that he is staying at AC Milan. Speaking to Mediaset, the world player of the year didn't rule out a move to Chelsea at...
In an effort to revolutionize theinteraction between Cash Money Records and their loyal fan base, CashMoney/Universal Motown Records UMRG has teamed up with mobile technologyprovider m-Wise (OTCBB: MWIS) to offer fans a ground-breaking mobile fanclub experience. The m-Wise mobile fan club, a label-centric mobilesubscription service, offers fans exclusive online and...
As Britain returns to some sort of normality after the inspiring thrills of the Beijing Games, so our thoughts turn to our own athletic endeavours and how we could and should have done a lot better. But for a select few it is not just a question of dreaming. They...
Industry Award by CDHC Solutions Magazine Recognizes Superior Results and Unprecedented Savings Guarantee CHICAGO -- The Vitality health enhancement program, with a globally recognized, innovative, incentive-based approach, has been named the Most Effective Wellness/Integrated Care Program for 2008 by CDHC Solutions Magazine. Their annual Superstar Awards honor pioneers...
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Representatives of R&B superstar R. Kelly today released the following statement regarding media reports about an alleged South African swindler who used Kelly's name to bilk investors. "There is absolutely no truth to the reports that R. Kelly received money from...
Family-friendly mini games provide a unique MLB experience NEW YORK -- 2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced that MLB[R] Superstars, a baseball game that fans of all ages can enjoy, is scheduled to be available for the Wii[TM] home...