Fortune looks at 7 bosses that behaved badly last year in their article on the dumbest bosses of 2007. The ones that surprise me the most are the guys who played golf while their companies were struggling. Seems to be a lot of misplaced priorities there.
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The Tech Bubble
You've probably seen this elsewhere on the web, but in case you haven't... it's fantastic.
Did Zuckerberg Steal Facebook?
Here is a fascinating article about the lawsuit three former classmates have filed against Mark Zuckerberg, claiming that he stole their ideas and built Facebook.The media have mostly glossed over ConnectU Inc. v. Facebook Inc., now unfolding in a Boston…
Buying Blog Comments
As if bloggers don't already get enough comment spam, now spammers can Buy Blog Comments. I think most bloggers are pretty diligent about removing comments that are worthless or seem to be purely for search engine ranking purposes, so I'm…
Goodbye Backdating, Hello New Executive Stock Scandal
Sooner or later executives are going to realize that cheating the system to buy/sell stocks based on insider information will always get them busted. Just when you thought the backdating thing was winding down, a new piece of research indicates…
Is Your Boss Crazy?
Stanley Bing has a quiz that will give you the answer.
Lessons From the DotCom Bubble
Here is an argument you don't hear very often - there were too few failures during the dot-com bubble. Yes, you read that correctly. Too. Few. As in, not enough. As in, we needed more. Here's the argument...
The 50 percent…
The Alibi Network: A Business Where You Can Buy a Lie
What would you pay for an alibi to let you miss work, provide cover for an affair, or pretend you are somewhere that you aren't? Most of these services can be provided starting at $75 from a business called the…
The 101 Dumbest Business Moments of 2006
It's time for one of my favorite Business2.0 features - the 101 Dumbest Moments in Business. WalMart made it on the list six times, which may be a record. Although, shouldn't #1 really be Edelman instead of WalMart? I think…
Are Women’s Careers Held Back By Other Women?
New research says that women's careers may be held back by...other women.
Women bosses are significantly more likely than men to discriminate against female employees, research has suggested.
The study found that when presented with applications for promotion, women were more likely…
How Not To Respond to Criticism on a Blog
When I lived in Florida, I used to write letters, on a regular basis, to Floriday Today, the paper of Brevard County. Several were published, and a few even drew responses. But when I started a business, I left that…
The Pizza Delivery Drivers Union
When I read that a Florida Domino's now has a union for delivery drivers, my first thought was...what is this, 1925? My second thought was that if this expands throughout the fast food industry it should solve the obesity problem…
Trump Fires Carolyn Kepcher
Donald Trump has fired Carolyn Kepcher, one of his sidekicks on The Apprentice.
Carolyn Kepcher, the blonde co-star of Donald Trump's 'The Apprentice,' has been fired.
The 36-year old sidekick, who in addition to her role on the show ran the Trump…
Had A Bad Day: The Effects Of Mood On Work Performance
This is interesting. It turns out that getting a bad start in the morning can have an impact on your productivity. It isn't particularly surprising, but at the same time I think it is an idea we don't pay enough…
The Useless Mindset of Spilled Milk Management
"Don't cry over spilled milk." That's what they say. I'm not sure exactly who "they" are, but they must not be American managers, because in my experience, crying over spilled milk is common among managers in this country. You've seen…
Business Notes
Joseph Forte, a Philadelphia investment manager, was charged by the SEC for running a $50bn Ponzi scheme. Not again!
Crazy to be an FBI agent, that is. Times are booming for the FBI, which is on its biggest hiring blitz since September 11.
You think the shirtless Obama pictures are accidental? Think again. They are 100% intentional. They are the powerful abs of a youthful Superman preparing for an upcoming battle royale. Message taken.
Ran across this fantastic article from Brainz with 33 Creative Ways To Get Startup Funds For Your Business. Whether your biz is just starting out or trying to stay afloat, this is a great idea starter resource.
This classic is a sweet stocking stuffer for the business- and comedy-minded among you.
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