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September 23, 2013 Dealing with Team Members Who Derail Meetings By Roger Schwarz Maybe the problem isn't your team. Maybe it's your expectations.

Social enterprise Government Alone Can't Solve Society's Biggest Problems by William D. Eggers and Paul Macmillan We need a new, more collaborative economic system. Managing yourself Collaborate with a Loved One Without Ruining Your Relationship by Teresa Amabile and Steve Kramer It can be done. Consulting Revenge of the HourlyNerds by Dina Wang A fledgling start-up just got cash from a big-name investor — the latest sign disruption is reshaping the consulting industry. Morale The Rise of Compassionate Management (Finally) by Bronwyn Fryer Why years of research are finally making a dent. Networking Personal Branding for Introverts by Dorie Clark Build your reputation — without the schmoozing. Strategy Why Health Care Is Stuck — And How to Fix It by Michael E. Porter and Thomas H. Lee To deliver value, health care must eliminate barriers to change and fundamentally restructure. Leading teams Why The Best Teams Might Be Temporary by David Burkus Research suggests that an established team can become too comfortable. Social media Twitter Isn't Just Another Social Company by Maxwell Wessel As managers, strategists, and investors, we cannot analyze Twitter and Facebook as analogs.

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