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Mining Your Customer Base
In the early 1900's, Reverend Russell Conwell -- founder of Temple University -- gave a popular speech called "Acres of Diamonds." In it, he said: "Your diamonds are not in far distant mountains or in yonder seas. They are in your own backyard if you but dig for them."

A “Perfect Vision” and Determined Execution: Laying the Foundations for Sustainable Success (Perfect Commerce Profile)
One might say that perfection is in the vision and execution is reflected in the outcome. If that is in fact the standard by which perfection is measured, then the little company from Kansas City has been appropriately named.
Undiscovered Diamonds for 2008: Finding the Acres of Diamonds in an Evolving Market (Certify Profile)
“For every acre of that old farm, yes, every shovelful, afterward revealed gems which since have decorated the crowns of monarchs.” From Acres of Diamonds by Russell H. Conwell

Strategic Sourcing Practices in Higher Education
Defining Strategic Sourcing Strategic sourcing is the process of leveraging buying power, reducing the number of suppliers, verifying vendor compliance to negotiated agreements, and reducing the number of procurement transactions and cycle times. The idea is that, in evaluating opportunities to outsource, organizations can drive down unit costs and purchase commodities at the lowest possible cost of ownership. Rethinking Processes: Reducing Costs and Maximizing Resources in Education Strategic Sourcing Report by The Center for Digital Education, 2004
Recent ISM, CAPS and Kearney Report Perpetuates Dangerous Supply Chain Myths
While generally interesting, the recent 10 Page Report by ISM, CAPS and Kearney perpetuate a number of the myths that actually fuel the high rate of e-procurement initiative failures. Focusing on what is referred to as the “seven critical supply strategies” for Succeeding in a Dynamic World, I will address each “strategy” over the next seven day period referencing the results of our 15 years (and counting) of research findings and front line experiences.

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Human Beings vs Human Doings
Have you gotten caught up in "doing" instead of "being?" It's easy to "do" in modern-day America, where we're constantly bombarded with messages urging us to run out and buy the latest sexy sports car or super-duty truck, or to deck out our spouses or ourselves with the finest diamonds and Rolexes. But as they say, money can't buy happiness (although it CAN alleviate a lot of misery). If you want true freedom, you should take the steps to free yourself of the psychological baggage you've built up about doing versus being.
Dont Manage Time Invest it in People
In his new article, “Don’t Manage Time, Invest It In People,” Dr. Gary Bradt highlights how the traditional time management methods that people utilize are outdated and ineffective when it comes to leading change. Dr. Bradt shows your readers five ways to create better working relationships as a leader, including: · Being accountable for people development · Finding the “diamonds in the rough” · Offering a personal approach to development · Asking the right questions · Engaging employees on a personal and professional level

How to spot a solid franchise opportunity
What should you look for when looking for a franchise to buy? There are a lot of franchises out there, and a would-be franchise owner needs to be able to differentiate between a good opportunity and a potential disaster. Franchise owners want you to buy their product (the franchise) because that is how they make money. But you need to be able to tell the difference between the shiny sales pitches and the real diamonds underneath all the hype. Here are some simple things you can do to spot a great franchising opportunity:

Undiscovered Diamonds for 2008: Finding the Acres of Diamonds in an Evolving Market (Certify Profile)
“For every acre of that old farm, yes, every shovelful, afterward revealed gems which since have decorated the crowns of monarchs.” From Acres of Diamonds by Russell H. Conwell

Mining Your Customer Base
In the early 1900's, Reverend Russell Conwell -- founder of Temple University -- gave a popular speech called "Acres of Diamonds." In it, he said: "Your diamonds are not in far distant mountains or in yonder seas. They are in your own backyard if you but dig for them."

Diamonds Are A Cereal Marketer's Best Friend
When C.W. Post started a small business in 1895 with his first batch of "Postum" (breakfast cereal) he probably did not foresee his company getting into the diamond business. The cereal company has "followed a path of delicious innovation, creating cereals that have defined the breakfast experience for generations of families" and now it has literally put a twist on its "Shreddies" product by offering the cereal in the shape of diamonds rather than squares.
The Best Network Marketing Leads - And You're Going to Pay For Them?
Do you have deep pockets of money? Are the Leads you are about to purchase diamonds in the rough? How to win at the game of Internet Marketing is all you need to know!
Western Forests Set to Become Net Carbon Emitter
This is sort of eye-popping: Forests in the Interior West could soon flip from carbon sink to carbon source, forest experts say. The region's forests once absorbed and stored more carbon from the atmosphere than they released. But huge conflagrations -- like the 138,000-acre Hayman Fire in Colorado in 2002 and the Yellowstone fires of 1988, which scorched 1.2 million acres -- combined with a series of severe bark beetle infestations and disease outbreaks, have left large swaths of dead, decomposing trees in almost every major Western forest.
Leadership Strategies Is it Normal To Be Abnormal?
Hey leaders, PAY ATTENTION! This is a great time of year to really take some private time and think about how you want your company and team to work together in the future. So I'd like to tell a personal story. We just had a fabulous holiday party at The Country Place, our retreat center in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Now, we have owned this place for two decades and it is on 400 acres in the midst of nature with tons of trees and a spring fed small lake (or large pond).
EQ Matters in The Global Economy
Apple, Southwest Airlines, Google, Infosys, Disney, Whole Foods, Fed Ex and others are systematically “mining” the workforce in search of emotionally intelligent diamonds.
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