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TOMS: Blake Mycoskie

How a Trip to Argentina Sparked a Business Revolution The story of Blake Mycoskie and the "One for One" model that changed social entrepreneurship Blake Mycoskie had already founded and sold four successful businesses before his 30th birthday—a remarkable achievement by any standard. But it was a chance trip to Argentina in 2006 that would transform his approach to business forever. While traveling through rural communities, Mycoskie witnessed children without shoes facing not just discomfort,...

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Petaluma Or Bust

If you ever get the chance to visit Petaluma, CA, definitely do it!  I wanted to go to find Leo's studio, but the town is really nice.  I couldn't help but snap a few pictures on the drive over.  They didn't turn out that great, but it gives you the idea.  We ate at Della Fattoria Café and Lala's Creamery and both were amazing.  The town itself was much larger than I thought it would...

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Gary Vaynerchuk: The Thank You Economy

Gary Vaynerchuk: The Thank You Economy

Key Insights from the Entrepreneur and Social Media Pioneer Key Themes GARY VAYNERCHUK The Thank You Economy In "The Thank You Economy," Gary Vaynerchuk argues that the rise of social media has made business personal again. Companies must show they care about their customers by interacting with them directly through social platforms. The core thesis is that businesses need to return to a time when excellent customer service and authentic relationships were valued above all...

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How to Fast Forward Your Goals

Tim Sanders' advice on escaping the rut and how confidence can fast-track your career I read this June Inc. Magazine article last weekend and wanted to share it with all of you. I love sharing so this article obviously resonated with me and I hope it does with you as well. The article is quite long so I tried to reduce it to just the "meaty parts" but as you can see it was difficult....

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Nordstrom Company Culture

A Culture of Service in 75 Words For many years, new employees were given a copy of the famous Nordstrom's Employee Handbook – a single 5-by-8-inch (130 × 200 mm) gray card containing 75 words: However, new hire orientations now provide the card above along with a full handbook of other more specific rules and legal regulations, as the way Nordstrom operates has changed. During this time, Nordstrom had the highest sales per square foot...

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The Clarion Alley Mural Project

While walking through the city today we stumbled on an alley filled with murals.  Ironically one of the murals was featured on the cover of a book I've been wanting to get called Street Art San Francisco: Mission Muralismo.  It was probably my second favorite part of the day because I love seeing art out in the open for all to enjoy.  The Clarion Alley Mural Project (CAMP) was established in 1992 by a volunteer...

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