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Should Americans get more vacation?

Posted on January 27, 2010October 30, 2012 in Management, reader's choiceby Scott Berkun

In a series of posts, called readers choice, I write on whatever topics people submit and vote for.If you…

How to be passionate (when you open your mouth)

Posted on January 20, 2010October 15, 2012 in personal, Philosophy, reader's choiceby Scott Berkun

Vijay recently asked in the comments on a recent talk: Thank you for a great presentation.  I noticed that…

How do you get motivated?

Posted on January 18, 2010October 27, 2012 in reader's choiceby Scott Berkun

Note: In a series of posts, now called readers choice, I answer reader questions. I’m going to cheat here,…

How to create great work environments

Posted on January 13, 2010October 29, 2012 in Creative Thinking, Management, reader's choiceby Scott Berkun

(Note: In a series of posts, now called readers choice, I’ll write about whatever people submit and vote for.…

What should I write about next? Place your vote!

Posted on January 12, 2010 in reader's choice, this siteby Scott Berkun

I’m really digging this system of having you folks submit and vote on topics. My rough plan is I’ll…

Why do big companies suck?

Posted on January 6, 2010April 1, 2015 in Management, reader's choiceby Scott Berkun

Many small companies aren’t that good and medium ones too.  The real question then is why, if at all, do…

Should I quit my job now?

Posted on February 23, 2009November 12, 2012 in Business, entrepreneurship, mailbag, reader's choiceby Scott Berkun

Here’s a good one from the mailbag: I am seriously considering quitting the (day) job and dedicate myself to…

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