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18th May 2001

The Message to CFOs: “Thanks for Everything, Now Get Out”

“In an ugly market, companies are trying to placate disgruntled investors by finding a scapegoat. Guess who gets the boot?”

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18th May 2001

Why Disney and AT&T Went Astray in Dot-comland

“Newspaper headlines are filled with reports describing the demise of dot-com firms. The rapid reversal of fortunes, however, has not been limited to pure-play Internet companies. Some of the largest losses on the Internet have occurred on the books of Fortune 500 companies.”

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18th May 2001

Will Your E-Business Leave You Quick or Dead?

“Digitizing can boost shareholder value, but only for well-prepped companies. Where do you stand? Take the test.”

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18th May 2001

Business-y books?

“What are some great business-y books to read? Don’t say, ‘Crossing the Chasm.’ Not that it’s not good, but just that EVERYONE recommends that book.”

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18th May 2001

No-Fail Networking

“Fortunately, by mastering a few simple techniques, it’s possible to turn business gatherings into a fruitful source of leads to new sales, no matter how hard it’s been for you to schmooze. These are the techniques I suggest to the clients I advise as an executive coach.”

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