Mon.Dec 19, 2016

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10 Great Ideas That Were Originally Rejected

Innovation Excellence

History has shown us that a lot of wise people haven’t been able to recognize the potential of a great idea. “This ‘telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us.” Western Union internal memo dated 1876. “I do not believe the.

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LEADERS CAN’T GO IT ALONE: 6 Steps to Building a Coalition

BPI Thought Leadership Commentary

While there is perpetual discussion about what leadership is all about, in the final analysis, leadership is about getting things done. If you cannot move your agenda, you are not a leader. Moreover, an agenda mover knows that he or she cannot do it alone.& As a leader, if you attempt to rely solely on your own own skills, knowledge, and intelligence, you will lose out on some of the vita.

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The 2016 Digital Tonto Reading List

Innovation Excellence

Books have been very much on my mind this year, even more than usual. Full-length books provide a depth and a breadth that you just can’t get from an article or a blog post. A good, thoughtful book is a profoundly important thing and I’ve always been an active reader and enjoy letting new ideas wash.

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Season’s greetings from all at 100%Open

100%Open

You’re welcome to connect with us at our new home this festive season. There’ll be mince pies and hot chocolate for those that do! This year we are donating our Christmas card money to the International Committee of the Red Cross. Our donation will help to support their vital humanitarian work in conflict and disaster zones. The ICRC responds quickly and efficiently to help people affected, providing support across areas such as water, shelter, health, land mines, violence against w

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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The Link Between a Happy Spouse and a Healthy You

Michael Roberto

Scholars William Chopik and Ed O'Brien have conducted some fascinating research on the link between your spouse's happiness and your health. According to the Booth Review , A number of previous studies have linked a person’s own happiness to health and longevity, but the researchers wondered if being around “happy others” might have a similar effect.

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