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21 Entrepreneurs Share Views on Whether Leaders are Born or Made

Hearpreneur

While some individuals may possess innate leadership qualities, most successful leaders have honed their skills over time and continue to strive for improvement. But this is only half true – while there are those qualities that make some people better suited to leadership roles, being a successful leader also involves hard work.

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Six Rebellious Beliefs That Can Change The Workplace

YoungUpstarts

It makes sense, then, to examine what you believe to better direct your leadership. Take, for instance, the remarkable 2014 events at Market Basket, a 73-store grocery chain based in Massachusetts. These are what you need to change the world. Beliefs for Cultivating Workplace Optimism. Belief is the genesis of your actions.

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How Massachusetts Tried To Fleece Its Technology Sector With “Tech Tax”

ReadWriteStart

Massachusetts needs money. But Massachusetts looked at its burgeoning technology sector and thought that it could squeeze at least $160 million a year out the Commonwealth’s startups and established technology firms for funding of a transportation bill. So, the Massachusetts “Tech Tax” was born.

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The Simplicity Cure: Why True Employee Engagement Lies In The Little Things

YoungUpstarts

Sure, you might have to put some work into changing the bad leadership habits that might be keeping your employees beaten down and resentful. But no matter how full of “stuff” your plate may be, don’t lose sight of the fact that a crucial part of leadership is developing your people. Todd Patkin grew up in Needham, Massachusetts.

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Welcome New York to the Global EIR Coalition

Feld Thoughts

The first program was in Massachusetts and is a state driven initiative. When we started the Global EIR Coalition last year, we knew that Massachusetts and Colorado would be straightforward since they were both in process (MA was done, CO was almost done.) The second program was in Colorado and is a privately funded initiative.

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Letter to Carmen Ortiz about Aaron Swartz

Andrew Payne

United States Attorney for Massachusetts. The content may be unflattering, but transparency would be a very powerful leadership act on your part. Apart from the sadness and tragedy, I think we all need to be very mindful of the growing gaps between technology and our laws. January 28, 2013. The Honorable Carmen M. John Joseph Moakley.

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Letter to Carmen Ortiz about Aaron Swartz

Andrew Payne

United States Attorney for Massachusetts. The content may be unflattering, but transparency would be a very powerful leadership act on your part. Apart from the sadness and tragedy, I think we all need to be very mindful of the growing gaps between technology and our laws. January 28, 2013. The Honorable Carmen M. John Joseph Moakley.