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Of CEO Searches and LAPD Chiefs

From a former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor turned corporate headhunter, reflections on this week’s pick of LAPD chief executive.

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The Skinny on Executive Pay

Lots of talk this week on executive compensation, with fascinating trajectories for American culture, business, society and public policy. I followed the debate so you don’t have to. The week’s best commentaries came from The Economist and compensation expert Frank Glassner.

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Pivotal Talent: The Game-Changers You Need to Build Your Business

Say no to across-the-board layoffs and pay cuts. Pivotal talents are game-changers whose performance can make or break you. Here’s how to find and keep them.

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How Bullies Thrive in a Recession, and Why You Shouldn’t Let Them

Bullies flourish during recessions because in bad times companies especially focus on their achievements while forgiving their bad behavior. Turns out that it’s during a recession that companies should beware the collateral damage caused by bullies. Need to keep a bully? Here’s how.

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How the Science of Happiness Can Boost Your Business

A growing body of research on happiness in the workplace finds that optimism and cheerfulness have a measurable effect on the bottom line. The good news is that happiness is a muscle you can strengthen.

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