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Today, I'm somewhat circumspect to report that the tale of "Joshie" the giraffe has a sequel, as the most famous stuffed animal ever left behind at a hotel was, once again, accidentally left at a hotel. And the Ritz-Carlton blew us away a second time.

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SHANGHAI -- There are a lot of confusing signals coming out of China lately. Is the dynamo whose steady rise has helped keep the global economy on the path to recovery since the global financial crisis running out of steam? Has the Chinese growth formula broken down?

Some recent research about employees who deal with abusive bosses shows that a well-intentioned study of workplace behavior can produce findings that confound the researchers' predictions.

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Filing quarterly taxes is an unavoidable reality of running a business--but there are a few things you can do to make the process less burdensome. Follow these steps to make filing quarterly estimated taxes a little bit easier.

Luxury goods, education, and healthcare all face higher inflation rates than the overall consumer basket. Here's what you need to know and how to plan accordingly.

This conversation about paternal leave must continue so that not only men in leading companies, prominent government positions, and major-league ballplayers can feel empowered to speak out about their family roles.

Trading is about more than just getting an education. It is also about having the right daily habits. If you want to become a successful trader then there are five main things that you need to do every day.

The United States is currently experiencing huge problems with depression, workforce burnout, and employees who are just plain unsatisfied with their jobs.

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Being busy has somehow become a badge of honor. The prevailing notion is that if you aren't super busy, you aren't important or hard working. The truth is, busyness makes you less productive.

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Those of you who have followed my posts know how strongly I feel about the arts being a very important component of business, and especially Leadership Skills. Yes we all need the hard business and analytical skills, but, in today's environment that won't make you stand out. Let me illustrate.

You still have many options for reducing your 2015 tax bill and you have more than two full months to make some moves. What moves? Here are a few things to consider.

There's a syndrome I see when I work with my clients that drives me nuts and makes me sad. I call it the "IKOTA & DL Syndrome." It stands for "I'll keep on thinking about it and decide later."

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This is what a male champion for advancing women does. He sees an inequality and he commits to change. Attracting, developing and advancing women in organizations is just that easy... and just that hard. Every business leader knows that representation is lacking for women in middle and senior management, yet few take tangible action.

I've started noticing a trend. Increasingly in the world of business, and especially among online entrepreneurs, coaches are touting get-rich-quick schemes to help you reach that all-hallowed 6-figures in 6 minutes flat.

Unfortunately, a disaster--natural or manmade--can occur at a moment's notice. Fires, floods, tornadoes and water main breaks are just a few of the catastrophes that can devastate a business without warning.

We often get discouraged in life when we can't stay in our zone of genius, where we feel strong, fulfilled, courageous and at our best.

While Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich was written nearly 78 years ago, there are many parallel's that can be made to our business market today, including the shaky financial market, the need for service based leadership, and the place of customer as king.