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Fri, May 22, 2009 - 8:22:52

Are Women Better Business Leaders?

Pop quiz everyone!  Before you read on, take a moment to fill in the blanks for the following statement:

Companies with more _______ in leadership positions financially outperform those that don’t.
a. Accountants
b. Men
c. Risk-takers
d. Women

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Thu, May 21, 2009 - 8:58:52

Linda and Robin with Martha Stewart

Several weeks ago, Martha Stewart invited us to appear on her show to discuss our new book, THE POWER OF SMALL: Why Little Things Make All the Difference. We had such a great time with Martha and her audience and wanted to share this great photo of the three of us with all of you, courtesy of The Martha Stewart Show.  In case you missed the show, you can view a clip here.

credit: Anders Krusberg/The Martha Stewart Show

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Wed, May 20, 2009 - 10:23:00

Think Your Office’s “Chatty Cathy” is a Time Waster?

Several weeks ago, we guest posted on the Cornerstone Buzz blog about the importance of small talk and if you’re a regular reader of the Small Blog, you already know the amazing ways in which small talk works—it can even save your life.  But, a recent study shows that small talk can affect your life in other important ways and can actually boost your productivity at work.  It might seem counterintuitive at first, but those seemingly insignificant moments you spend casually chatting with your coworkers during your downtime can dramatically improve your performance when the work picks up.

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Tue, May 19, 2009 - 1:05:34

Praise for The Power of Small from Publishers Weekly and More SMALL News

Little by little, word keeps spreading about the SMALL book that can make a big difference!  Find out what people are saying about THE POWER OF SMALL:

Visit Publisher’s Weekly to read more on why they think our book “ensures a fast-paced reading experience, and an admirable example of the subtle, considered approach it advocates.”

Read Matthew Crawley’s article in the Las Vegas Business Journal, “Sweat The Small Stuff and You’ll Be Poised to Succeed.”

We’d like to express our gratitude to the critics, bloggers, writers, and journalists who have helped make THE POWER OF SMALL: Why Little Things Make All the Difference such a success and a huge thanks to our fans around the blogosphere and Twitterverse who continue to share how SMALL has helped change their lives.

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Mon, May 18, 2009 - 11:06:07

Think You Can Spot A Liar?  Scientists Can.

If you’ve read our bestselling book, THE POWER OF NICE, then you already know that we think honesty is the best policy.  Whether in your professional or personal life, surrounding yourself with people you can trust to tell you the truth is an important ingredient in your recipe for success. But, it’s not always easy to sort out the truthful folks from those who are skilled in the art of deception. 

Or at least it wasn’t until now…

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