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BOOK REVIEW: True North: Discover your Authentic Leadership (By Bill George with Peter Sims, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2007 ISBN #978-0-7879-8751-0)
How do you become and remain an authentic leader? Author Bill George tracks a number of remarkable leaders who have a number of things in common. They experienced what he calls a "crucible," a significant event or challenging situation earlier in life that set them on their purpose, and primarily, they successfully made the mindset transition from "I" to "WE," dedicating themselves to a deeper cause beyond their own self-interest. This is the "True North" compass setting, the source of authenticity. Provocative food for thought for all leaders.
Live Purposefully To Discover Your True North.
Many people want to know the purpose of their lives. It is not easy to figure out but to discover the fullness of the purpose of your life, you first have to live purposefully.

The E Word: Ethics
Perhaps it’s time for Ethics to take its seat at the table. To be a central part of the ‘inner sanctum’ of thoughtful discussion when decision-makers have tough choices to make. It’s long past time for ethics to stop being the appendage to the body of how we come to decision and then action and actually be the guiding brain of how we do that. Ethics should be the litmus test against which all decisions should be measured. It should be integrated into the way we think even as individuals as we move through our lives and come up against tough choices that we each inevitably have to make in our lives.

How Magnetic Are Your Goals?
Having a strong vision for your personal and business life is crucial in attaining your goals. But before setting that vision, I’m here to challenge you to first identify your values and then set goals in alignment with those values AND your vision. Goals that honor our values get results!

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4.1 Diversification trends at the subregional level: Economic Report on Africa 2007
The general picture of the continental performance that was shown in figure 4.1 masks the gains and losses made at the subregional and country levels. Figure 4.3 gives the situation at the subregional level and it compares five subregions defined around some of the RECs. In 1980, the most diversified subregions were COMESA and ECOWAS. The least diversified was CEMAC with SADC and North Africa in between. By 2002, the diversification gains at the subregional level had changed, with the most significant gains made by SADC, which is now the most diversified subregion on the continent. It is followed by COMESA and North Africa. CEMAC has remained the least diversified subregion.
How Business Boosts Development
The experience of the richer powers today shows that the private sector provides the base for a country's development, said Paul Martin, Prime Minister of Canada. Visitors to most developing countries see evidence of widespread entrepreneurship in bazaars and markets and of the skills possessed by local people. So why have these nations not also been able to make the same economic advances as countries in Europe and North America? One explanation he has heard, said Martin, is that indigenous business has no confidence that it will be able to overcome the various administrative barriers that dominate economic life, that property rights can be protected, or that legal systems can bring real justice. How far is this true? he asked his fellow panellists.

Do You Have The Courage To Be An Extraordinary Leader?
Learn the qualities it takes to rise to the top from the President of Ikea North America
BOOK REVIEW: True North: Discover your Authentic Leadership (By Bill George with Peter Sims, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2007 ISBN #978-0-7879-8751-0)
How do you become and remain an authentic leader? Author Bill George tracks a number of remarkable leaders who have a number of things in common. They experienced what he calls a "crucible," a significant event or challenging situation earlier in life that set them on their purpose, and primarily, they successfully made the mindset transition from "I" to "WE," dedicating themselves to a deeper cause beyond their own self-interest. This is the "True North" compass setting, the source of authenticity. Provocative food for thought for all leaders.
CREDIT CRISIS SOLUTION FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
Alternative lenders in North America can include Angel Investors. Microfinancing can be compared to Angel investing for small business owners in North America. Microfinancing services provide funds to individuals who seek capital for business start ups and/or working capital for growth. This alternative financing avenue is for those who can not access capital from traditonal lenders.

Handshaking for Business, is that Smart?
Conducting business during the last century was based on building relationships, face to face meetings with firm handshakes, verbal commitments and being part of an inner circle of business friends. Handshakes today carry a different meaning altogether when doing business. People are generally more careful who they shake hands with; caused by the mass publicity about sterilization and hand washing to avoid deadly viruses. It seems that the North American tradition of having that firm physical handshake to do business does not hold true as much as it once did.
The Ultimate in Exotic Destinations: Vietnam and Cambodia
The exotic destination of Vietnam lies in Southeast Asia’s center, bordering China in the north, Laos and Kampuchea in the West, and the Pacific Ocean in the east. Cambodia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand to the south, Thailand to the east, Vietnam to the West, and Laos to the North.
Go Chaatzz Food Franchise Forays in South India
South India is a humungous market for North Indian Chaat Food. A market that Go! Chaatzz.. Is targeting to capture. It has ambitious plans to be the number one North Indian Vegetarian Food & Beverage restaurant chain in South India. Hyderabad is strategically chosen as the first South Indian city to test the brand’s potential success. A cosmopolitan city with diverse culture, yet deprived of a true North Indian Vegetarian dine in atmosphere. The keys to success are simple, Go! Chaatzz.. Will provide a value for money hygienic dining experience in a very classy manner. The chic looking outlet at Himayathnagar at Hyderabad exhibits that Go! Chaatzz.. Is all set to take over the market for many years to come. With five outlets launched initially through the franchising route, there are many more in the pipeline in the next six months alone.
Teleservices Business Process Outsourcing: Want to Go North or South?
Business process outsourcing of teleservices-lead generation, lead qualification and lead nurturing-generally goes in one of two directions: north or south. North is good. A best-practice teleservices firm closes the gap between marketing and sales to create sales-ready opportunities needed to drive revenue. South is not so good. Unfortunately, many companies have had negative experiences with teleservices firms that deliver so-called leads when they lack agreed-upon qualifying criteria. I would like to take this opportunity to differentiate between the two and to affirm the value of teleservices outsourcing when executed correctly.
Isolation is Fatal - Sales and Marketing Training
If you believe there is room for improvement in your life, setting up your own True North Group just might be the answer. To do so, here are some tips from to get you started.
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