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October 21, 2013 How Jeff Bezos Makes Decisions By Dan McGinn An interview with Brad Stone, author of a new book on the Amazon CEO.

Government If Everyone Hates the FDA Approval Process, Let's Fix It by Dan Ollendorf A new solution, "adaptive licensing," has great potential but faces big obstacles. Technology Do Apps Have Social Responsibility? by The Shortlist What responsibility does the maker of a fitness social network have for the safety of its users — and the general public? This lengthy investigation by David Darlington takes a close look at Strava, one of biking's most successful sites and apps, which does exactly what a good social tool should: Entrepreneurship The Pitfalls (and Upsides) of Partnering with Entrepreneurs by Daniel Isenberg Not every big company should partner with a start-up. Innovation Three Cognitive Traps that Stifle Global Innovation by Simone Ahuja Simple tests reveal whether you suffer from them (and you probably do). Collaboration Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners: Lessons from Banner Health by Dennis Dahlen The key was to mobilize care-givers in cost-control efforts. Can You Visualize a 3D Object from a Diagram? by The Daily Stat Spatial ability has crucial real-world importance. Work life balance How "Dilbert" Practically Wrote Itself by Meghan Ennes A few of our favorite cartoons – all based on real management blunders.

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