Change Nation

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Change Nation: Chester Elton (4/4/08)

Chester Elton is a master management trainer serving as a recognition consultant to numerous Fortune 100 firms. Dubbed the "apostle of appreciation," Elton is the co-author, with Adrian Gostick, of The Carrot Principle, The 24-Carrot Manager and The Invisible Employee. He has been featured in numerous national media outlets, including CNN, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and NPR. In this episode of Change Nation, Elton shares his secrets on being a successful manager. Posted 04/04/2008 12:00 AM EST more »

Change Nation: Polly LaBarre (03/14/08)

by Ariane de Bonvoisin

At some point, everyone will start a new job-Polly LaBarre wants you to be successful in starting one that you love. She is the co-author, with William C. Taylor, of Mavericks at Work: Why the Most Original Minds in Business Win and is a business correspondent for CNN. In addition, LaBarre is the editorial director of Women 2.0, a web documentary project in development with the Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation. In this episode of Change Nation, LaBarre shares her tips on being a maverick at work. Posted by Ariane de Bonvoisin 03/14/2008 12:00 AM EST more »

Change Nation: Cathie Black (02/06/08)

As president of Hearst Magazines, Cathie Black presides over numerous print properties, including O: The Oprah Magazine, Esquire and Harper's Bazaar. Often referred to as "the first lady of American magazines," her experience runs deep, and she shares her practical and motivational wisdom in the new book Basic Black: The Essential Guide for Getting Ahead at Work (and in Life). In this episode of Change Nation, Black reveals what it takes to make it at a new job. Posted 02/06/2008 12:00 AM EST more »