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January 08, 2014 Hire by Auditions, Not Resumes By Matt Mullenweg The founder of WordPress says hiring must take into account your company's unique way of working.

Managing yourself Why the Real World Will Matter More in 2014 by H. James Wilson The intersection of technology and the physical economy is about to ramp up. Transparency Dennis Kozlowski Was Not a Thief by Catherine S. Neal Revisiting the Tyco CEO's conviction. Leadership Build a 'Quick and Nimble' Culture by Dan McGinn Author Adam Bryant describes innovative tactics used by effective CEOs. Decision making What Alan Greenspan Has Learned Since 2008 by Justin Fox The Maestro sounds off. Entrepreneurship Why It's Hard to Be Entrepreneurial by Matt Reilly A new survey of US companies reveals obstacles to employee-led innovation. Economy Being Underwater on Your Mortgage Reduces Your Earnings by The Daily Stat Underwater homeowners accept lower wages to avoid job loss, which could lead to mortgage default. Managing people Is Your Boss a Psychopath? by Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries Lessons from The Wolf of Wall Street.

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