Recent Articles
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Why stand and deliver simply doesn’t work
Eric Lamberson Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThose who are familiar with the modern shooting technique understand the concept of stand and deliver. This is the tactic of the good guy, upon seeing a lethal threat, immediately and rapidly drawing his pistol and placing effective fire on the bad guy — before the bad guy can react.
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Does gender really play a role in leadership?
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWe all know there are inherent differences between the male and female genders. As it turns out, these differences apply to leadership styles in the workplace as well. In 2008, the Pew Research Center surveyed 2,250 individuals for their report, "A Paradox in Public Attitudes: Men or Women: Who's a Better Leader." While the majority of those surveyed (69 percent) said men and women make equally good leaders, differences showed up in character attributes.
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Home for the holidays — and waiting for driving season
David Newton Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAs the holiday season came to a close, I pushed back from my dinner and reflected on Porsche-related activities I attended or was involved in over the past 12 months, and finally considered the celebration of events that traditionally close out the year.
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The benefits of coaching for college students with LD, ADHD
Ruth Bomar EducationIn a recent study at a large public university, researchers examined the benefits of coaching among undergraduate and graduate students with learning disabilities and/or ADHD. The students who agreed to participate in the research received two semesters of coaching. The researchers measured levels of self-determination, executive functioning and academic skills before and after the coaching intervention.
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Growing electrically conductive polymer market trends
Don Rosato EngineeringBy way of introduction, the global market for electrically conductive polymers was at $2.2 billion in 2012 and is forecast to grow to $3.4 billion by 2017 for a compound annual growth rate of 6.1 percent. Inherently conductive polymers (ICPs), still considered an "emerging" market, are expected to grow to 23 percent of the electrically conductive polymers market by 2017 for a compound annual growth rate of 16.4 percent versus 5.9 percent for conductive filled plastics.
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My 5 pharmacist goals for 2016
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalAs a practicing pharmacist in an outpatient setting, I always try to allow my real-life experience in healthcare inform my writing. My chair is no ivory tower. Most days my feet are planted firmly behind (or in front of) the counter. I work in what I like to think of as the "front lines" of pharmaceutical services: checking prescriptions and counseling patients on using their medications safely and effectively.
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Infographic: Global hotel industry trends for 2016
Michelle Mangan Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementSignificant technology, business and marketing trends will impact the entire hotel industry in 2016. As technology developments continue to evolve, it can be difficult for the hospitality industry to keep up with all of the changes, let alone look to the future.
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Nurses must take our good publicity and push forward
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationThe votes are in. Nurses have once again been named the most honest and ethical professionals in the United States, beating out pharmacists by 17 percent and physicians by 18 percent. The 2015 Gallup poll demonstrates nurses' personification of honesty and ethics in the eyes of the public, and nurses have no one but themselves to thank for their continued high ranking.
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Marketing guide to 2016 social media trends
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingAlong with the influx of New Year's resolutions as we ring in 2016 come the social media predictions. Before your business finalizes your 2016 strategy, check out the newest trends. This year you'll give your audience exactly what they want.
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Post-Paris picture: How gloomy is the outlook for oil majors?
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesI reported in my last piece on how Barack Obama was preparing the ground for the United Nations climate change talks in Paris with his symbolic decision to reject the Keystone XL pipeline. The bold move seems to have worked — the deal struck Dec. 12 by the 195 nations was recognized as a major feat of diplomacy, albeit lacking on specifics and legally binding commitments.