Rise of the young philanthropists
Business-school students and young graduates are getting involved in philanthropic activities once reserved for executives who had already climbed the ladder. Philanthropy can involve giving time, knowledge and expertise to good causes, not just money. "Students are saying, 'I want to be a captain of industry, but I don't want to be out there just chasing materialistic objects. I need something deeper,' " says Wharton marketing professor Americus Reed. Knowledge@Wharton (4/24)
5 reasons being a mentor is good for you
Mentoring programs don't just benefit the people on the receiving end, writes Kerrie Main. Being a mentor is a good way to improve your skill set, reflect on your career and to rekindle your love of the job. "Here's the thing about enthusiasm -- it's contagious," Main writes. "And there's no better person to give you the 'bug' than a motivated, enthusiastic mentee." ThoughtLeaders blog (4/24)
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Can Groupon find a viable business model?
Former Groupon CEO Andrew Mason was ousted amid concerns over the company's core strategy -- and while Groupon's share price has surged 39% since Mason's departure, it's still unclear whether the daily-deals company can find a sustainable business model. Still, analysts say, there's hope for Groupon because of its more than 200 million subscribers. CNNMoney/Fortune (4/24)
IBM's strategy is fine, but workers need to do more, CEO says
A disappointing earnings report last week prompted IBM CEO Virginia Rometty to post a 5-minute video speech on an internal website in the hope of rallying her 434,000 employees. Big Blue's workers must step up and take responsibility for handling client concerns quickly and adapting nimbly to technological trends, Rometty said. "And if anything slows you down, call it out," she urged. "Engage management, engage leadership, and let's deal with it." The Wall Street Journal (4/24)
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Business innovation is like skateboarding, says Tony Hawk
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Tony Hawk is known as one of the most innovative skateboarders around, but he's also leveraged his personal brand to build a diversified business empire. To do so, he says, he tapped into the same drive that led him to create new aerial stunts. "Even if you're No. 1, you'd better learn something new, and you'd better keep challenging yourself, or they're going to forget about you," he says. Entrepreneur online (4/24)
Dance your way to a more creative workforce
The Trey McIntyre Project, an Idaho-based dance troupe, is heading to corporate events to help employees become more creative. Watching the dancers helps get R&D teams thinking creatively, says Von Hansen, general manager of future technologies at Hewlett-Packard. "They really create positive energy, and that translates into our engineers and scientists," he says. "It helps people open their minds." CNNMoney (4/25)
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Have Wal-Mart and Ralph Lauren learned their lesson?
Wal-Mart and Ralph Lauren have both fallen afoul of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act after investigators found evidence that the companies had bribed officials in Latin America. Their legal troubles show the challenges of expanding into regions where graft and corruption remain endemic, writes Nathaniel Parish Flannery. "The challenge for international executives is to find ways to navigate the local waters without breaking any U.S. laws," he adds. Forbes (4/24)
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Why managers shouldn't emasculate themselves
Too many managers publicly defer to their superiors on every decision or problem, and that erodes their authority and credibility, writes Michael Ryan. Rather than admitting that you don't feel empowered to act, it's better to say that you need more time to decide, then quietly consult your boss if necessary, Ryan argues. "Managers who repeatedly say that they have to check with their boss are just emasculating themselves," he writes. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Leadership (4/24)
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Eats, shoots and leads
Executives are increasingly paying big bucks to go on extravagant hunting trips, says hunting guide Tom Stephenson. Only one problem: CEOs can make lousy hunters and are often unwilling to accept the coaching that might help them up their game. "When some gun-toting executives take to the great outdoors, you can almost hear the prey breathe a sigh of relief," Stephenson writes. D Magazine (Dallas) (5/2013)
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