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Cultures as Currency Archives

Jul20	Gaining From Global Brainpower? Dr. Ellen Weber July 20, 2008 Know More: Cultures as Currency changing US image abread, Ellen Weber, global brainpower, international business, network internationally, plasticity, rewire brain for wider networks How far beyond your workplace do networks expand in a day? Not surprisingly, Jane Clark, editor at USA Today, reminded us that some Americans hope to change our global image. In her feature, “That Ugly American Image is Getting a Makeover... Posted at 8:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Dec30	Currency Beyond Illegal Immigration Dr. Ellen Weber December 30, 2007 I’m a bit bothered by our growing resentment toward legal immigrants. It's time for a change of focus ... as I see it. Why so? As weapons mount to nab undocumented workers … so does anger seem to grow toward... Continue Reading Posted at 11:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep20	What the Media Forgot to Report on Jena Dr. Ellen Weber September 20, 2007 I hope the media will spot and report the real story behind Jena, Louisiana – because it affects all of us ... and business benefits are far more than you may think. Check out the video to see tension in Jena’s story... Continue Reading Posted at 1:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug21	Balancing Brains For Profit's Sake Dr. Ellen Weber August 21, 2007 If you agree that unbalanced doctor–nurse relationships cut out weath from both sides … or that CEO–employee rapport problems stall profits for most firms … you’ll also agree there are likely better ways to relate at work. How so? For... Continue Reading Posted at 8:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 5	10 Cool Tips for Christmas Around the World and Where You Work Dr. Ellen Weber November 5, 2006 Imagine a winter holiday as a festive opportunity to bring people, differences, and cultures together for an annual celebration. Starbucks in England, according to Rod Boothby, has a head start as it's serving Mince pies, Fruitcake, and Christmas cake, and offering golbal connectivity... Continue Reading Posted at 5:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 3	When Ethics Grows Less About Enron - It Grows More About Us! Dr. Ellen Weber November 3, 2006 Since I teach ethics at the graduate level in Executive MBA business programs, I am often amazed at discussions about ethics. At first the problems seem to be more focused on Enron, than on any personal dilemmas business leaders in... Continue Reading Posted at 10:55 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
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