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October 24, 2013 Google Glass Isn't the Future of Wearables By H. James Wilson Three questions, three answers, and a mini case study on what is.

Managing yourself How Do You Know What You Think You Know? by Neil Bearden Correctly judging what's fact and what's interpretation matters a lot when you're weighing a decision. Project management The Hidden Indicators of a Failing Project by Gretchen Gavett It's easy to measure time and budget; it's not so easy to measure business outcomes and whether you're on the right track to meet them. Entrepreneurship Don't Build Your Startup Outside of Silicon Valley by Maxwell Wessel The deck is stacked against entrepreneurs who aren't in San Francisco Bay, New York, or Boston. Managing people Three Things that Actually Motivate Employees by Rosabeth Moss Kanter Mastery, membership, and meaning are all more important than money. Government The SCOTUS Case That Could Give Voice to More Whistleblowers by Allan A. Ryan It's a decision every manager should watch. Creativity Don't Tidy Up Before You Do Your Creative Thinking by The Daily Stat A disorderly environment seems to aid creativity. Managing yourself How Office Control Freaks Can Learn to Let Go by Elizabeth Grace Saunders A four-step process to relinquishing control — and reclaiming your sanity.

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