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		<title>10 Signs Your Employees Are Mediocre</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/02/22/10-signs-your-employees-are-mediocre/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:15:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s pretty rare to find a product or service that is truly unique. In my opinion, the only two ways to truly differentiate your business from the competition are through people and company culture. So let’s talk about people. Every &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>POLL: What is the most important part of your business strategy?</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/02/21/poll-what-is-the-most-important-part-of-your-business-strategy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:40:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Take our quick poll and tell us which of these five areas of your business strategy is the one you feel will have the biggest impact on your company’s success this year. Talent Acquisition and Retention Marketing/Communications Sales Technology New &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Presidents Who Were Also Businessmen</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/02/20/presidents-who-were-also-businessmen/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:27:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since we celebrate President’s Day today I thought it might be interesting to pull up a little business trivia about some of the past leaders of our republic who were also business leaders. And they did it all without the &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>How Your Inefficiency Gives Your Competitors a Pricing Advantage</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/02/17/how-your-inefficiency-gives-your-competitors-a-pricing-advantage/</link>
		<comments>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/02/17/how-your-inefficiency-gives-your-competitors-a-pricing-advantage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:37:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Could your competition have a cost structure that gives their business strategy a competitive edge over you? If you are operating inefficiently the pricing you offer customers will reflect it. There are three main areas where inefficiency could be directly &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Why Your Customer Service Sucks</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/02/15/why-your-customer-service-sucks/</link>
		<comments>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/02/15/why-your-customer-service-sucks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:26:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Customer service is the new luxury. I’m convinced that the company that owns the voice of the customer and uses it to build an organizational culture that focuses on delighting the customer through uncommon service strategy will own the marketplace. &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>A Business Consultant’s Take on Creativity and Success</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/02/13/a-business-consultants-take-on-creativity-and-success/</link>
		<comments>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/02/13/a-business-consultants-take-on-creativity-and-success/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:32:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Right now I am engrossed in Jim Collin’s newest book Great by Choice. As a business consultant and unapologetic fan of Jim’s work, I recommend that every business leader read this book. For those who are currently too buried in &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Think you are remarkable? Your personal brand may say otherwise.</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/02/13/think-you-are-remarkable-your-personal-brand-may-say-otherwise/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:27:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all think we are remarkable in some way—at least when it comes to our career. But are you truly remarkable? If you think you are remarkable, prove it and build a personal brand around it. Do you know how &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Customer Retention is a Business Strategy</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/02/10/customer-retention-is-a-business-strategy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/02/10/customer-retention-is-a-business-strategy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:55:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I think sometimes we focus so hard on getting new business that we lose sight of how crucial it is to keep existing customers coming back for more. Customer loyalty is one of the strongest indicators of how healthy your &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Our Free Business eBooks</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/02/08/our-free-business-ebooks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:51:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that we have several free white papers and a free business ebook that you can download right from our site? It takes just a couple easy steps and you get access to these three powerful and informational &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>12 Ways to Stop Losing Money Through Lost Employee Engagement</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/02/06/12-ways-to-stop-losing-money-through-lost-employee-engagement/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:08:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An employee survey conducted by Deloitte found that only 20% of employees are engaged in their work. That disengagement is costing the U.S. economy about $300 million a year in lost productivity. Think about it. When an employee becomes severely &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Kurlan Provides Shocking Stat on Sales Force Management</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/02/03/kurlan-provides-shocking-stat-on-sales-force-management/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I read Dave Kurlan’s “Understanding the Sales Force” blog religiously. I happen to like his to-the-point tips and topics on sales force management. One of his recent posts addressed the troubling stat that only 34% of sales candidates take assessment &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>What Advice Would You Give to a New Business?</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/02/01/what-advice-would-you-give-to-a-new-business/</link>
		<comments>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/02/01/what-advice-would-you-give-to-a-new-business/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:08:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you were asked to give business advice to a new entrepreneur, what would it be? I’m asked this all the time, and find myself dolling out all sorts of tips and tirades—some quite original and others terribly obvious. But &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>3 Behaviors that Help with Business Success</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/01/30/3-behaviors-that-help-with-business-success/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:33:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Jim Collins’ newest stroke of literary genius, Great by Choice, he and his co-author Morten T. Hansen present the results of a research project that identified the characteristics that help businesses succeed in and all economic conditions. The result &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>What Are Your Leadership Training Plans in 2012?</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/01/30/what-are-your-leadership-training-plans-in-2012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:53:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I don’t necessarily mean what classes HR is going to mandate for your employees. What are you working towards? How will you improve in 2012? In my experience, successful leaders are always antsy. They are always looking forward, constantly working &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Effective Sales Force Management Starts with Hiring</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/01/27/effective-sales-force-management-starts-with-hiring/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:26:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At Activate Group, we have helped hundreds of companies with sales force management and sales candidate screening and hiring. The goal is always to bring the right people into the right positions. Having an effective process is important for all &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>How do you find your “Blue Ocean”?</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/01/25/how-do-you-find-your-%e2%80%9cblue-ocean%e2%80%9d/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:15:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[More importantly, what is a Blue Ocean? That is the main focus of our upcoming strategic planning workshop called Keys to Forming an Awesome Strategy Workshop on Feb. 2. In it, we examine some of the principles from the book &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>How to Set SMART Goals</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/01/18/how-to-set-smart-goals/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:19:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first step in successfully executing a goal is to state it properly. A well-stated goal clearly explains what you are trying to achieve and in what time frame. A well-stated goal is the foundation of an effective business action &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>How 15 Minutes Can Change Your Business</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/01/13/how-15-minutes-can-change-your-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:52:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A truly effective executive keeps his/her time commitments. Regardless of your industry, position, function, or company size, it’s critical of your reputation to be on time. In addition, I believe that if you don’t get to meetings 15 minutes early, &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>10 Questions to Ask Yourself Regularly</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/01/11/10-questions-to-ask-yourself-regularly/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:11:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After spending time with many business leaders, I’ve learned that knowing your industry, finding investment capital, and hiring good people is not enough to succeed. There are many keys to success, but one in intelligent introspection—asking the right questions. Asking &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Want employees to care about the bottom line? Set an example</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/01/09/want-employees-to-care-about-the-bottom-line-set-an-example/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:31:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a leader in your company you are the foundation of the company culture. Like many business leaders, you may be struggling with how to build a sense of fiscal responsibility within your team. It’s a challenging thing to try &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>4 Elements of Successful Meetings</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:08:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Holding regular meetings can be a game-changing habit or a gigantic waste of time. I hear a lot of people complain about how they wish they could attend fewer meetings. They fear that most meetings waste time that could be &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>3 Tools for Effective Employee Recruitment</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/01/06/3-tools-for-effective-employee-recruitment/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:21:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Acquiring talent is a process just like any other in your company. The entire recruitment process is a sometimes long and arduous one, and therefore it is a magnet for shortcuts and rushing. Don’t give into the temptation to save &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Are You Priced Right For Your Customer?</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2012/01/04/are-you-priced-right-for-your-customer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:57:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this economy, you may be tempted to cut prices to compete for new business, but this could actually be the exact wrong strategy for product or service. A big part of building a good business strategy is segmenting your &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>What do you want to learn in 2012?</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/12/30/what-do-you-want-to-learn-in-2012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:51:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am starting to brainstorm a list of business educational topics for this year’s webinars and workshops. In the past I have covered everything from strategy to sales, and culture to communications. I want the 2012 webinar line-up to be &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>What will 2012 look like for your business?</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/12/29/what-will-2012-look-like-for-your-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:37:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The beginning of the year is always a sort of refreshing time for us business leaders. I always feel very optimistic about what the future will hold and have all kinds of different ideas for my business and my clients. &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>4 Trends that Will Carry Over to 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/12/29/3-trends-that-will-carry-over-to-2012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:33:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In every economy, we have to adjust our strategies to what’s going on around us. The new year will probably bring a few surprises, but I see three trends from 2011 that will likely carry over to 2012. These could &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>What is Human Capital Management?</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/12/28/what-is-human-capital-management/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:14:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Human Capital Management is the next evolution of Human Resources. Hiring the right people and managing your talent assets to perform at their highest potential is the core of Human Capital Management, and it is a fundamental philosophical change for &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Greed is Still Good</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/12/23/greed-is-still-good/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:38:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever see the movie Wall Street? The most famous line in that movie, which was also the tagline in the movie poster, was “greed is good.” I may be inviting Occupy protestors to install an encampment in my parking lot, &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>We&#8217;ve Moved!</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/12/21/weve-moved/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:31:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are proud to announce that we have merged our blog with our new and improved website. Thank you for taking the time to visit us here. Please note going forward all new posts can be found at http://www.activategroupinc.com/blog/ Please be &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Wishing You a Happy Holiday</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/12/21/wishing-you-a-happy-holiday/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:25:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We wish you joy this holiday season, and a new year filled with, health, happiness, and success!                      Sincerely,                       Activate Group, Inc. ]]></description>
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		<title>Overcoming the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/12/21/overcoming-the-5-dysfunctions-of-a-team-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:11:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In his book, Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Pat Lencioni identified team behaviors that reduce positive results in an organization. In my opinion, this book is a must-read for all managers and C-level leaders. As the company leader, you are &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Overcoming the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:23:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In his book, Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Pat Lencioni identified team behaviors that reduce positive results in an organization. In my opinion, this book is a must-read for all managers and C-level leaders. As the company leader, you are &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Common Mistakes of New CEOs</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/12/19/common-mistakes-of-new-ceos/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:25:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In my line of work, I’ve consulted with many CEOs—newbies and seasoned veterans alike. Nobody’s perfect. We all have skills and leadership issues that need to be honed and improved (even me!). But there are three areas that I see &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>10 Questions Every CEO Should Ask Their Sales Team</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/12/16/10-questions-every-ceo-should-ask-their-sales-team/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:25:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your sales team is the lifeblood of your organization’s growth. How effective are your salespeople at delivering on the business strategy and successfully meeting the potential of your market? As a CEO, there are questions you can ask to truly &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>3 Most Common Mistakes of New CEOs</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/12/12/3-most-common-mistakes-of-new-ceos/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:15:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For some, the goal of running a company as its CEO is a life-long dream that takes decades to realize. After years of leading various departments or divisions of a company, the role of CEO may seem like the natural &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Email Etiquette</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/12/09/email-etiquette/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:25:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Technology has created a world where it seems easier to put everything in email instead of having an actual conversation. When faced with a difficult or touchy situation, it seems easier to tap out a 5-paragraph email and CC everyone &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Howard’s New Email Etiquette</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/12/08/howard%e2%80%99s-new-email-etiquette/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:12:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s sad. Technology has created a world where it seems easier to put everything in email instead of having an actual conversation. When faced with a difficult or touchy situation, it seems easier to tap out a 5-paragraph email and &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Upcoming Leadership Training Program</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/11/30/upcoming-leadership-training-program/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:05:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s the end of 2011 and a perfect time to prepare for success in 2012. Activate Group, Inc is hosting a Webinar that will prep leaders for a big year ahead. The Four Pillars of Great Management Webinar December 13, 2011 12:00 &#8211; 1:30 &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>3 Business Lessons Learned from the Penn State Scandal</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/11/28/3-business-lessons-learned-from-the-penn-state-scandal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:04:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Penn State scandal has been all over the news these past few weeks and it got me thinking. I wondered how such a respected and seemingly professional establishment could have allowed this situation to go so far. How did &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Happy Thanksgiving!</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/11/23/happy-thanksgiving/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:33:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At Thanksgiving it is a time to gather with friends and family and to give thanks for our many blessings.    With our deepest appreciation we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!]]></description>
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		<title>Where’s your Passion?</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/11/21/wheres-your-passion/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:17:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I like motivational quotes, especially those attributed to highly successful entrepreneurs. The other day I was reminded of this one from Anita Roddick, the English entrepreneur and founder of The Body Shop: &#8220;Passion persuades.&#8221; Simple and true. The greatest salespeople &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Be part of our events&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/11/18/be-part-of-our-events/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:24:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Activate Group, Inc. would like to invite you to participate in our upcoming workshop and webinar that would be beneficial to you in helping you become an effective leader in your organization.  Workshop: Keys to Forming an Awesome Strategy on &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>The Secret Ingredient</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/11/16/the-secret-ingredient/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:59:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many companies measure their success by revenues, income and other traditional accounting yardsticks. The problem is that the accounting approach measures how you did but not how you should have done. For example, take a company that grew 20% last &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Did you Hire the Right People for the Wrong Job?</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/11/14/did-you-hire-the-right-people-for-the-wrong-job/</link>
		<comments>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/11/14/did-you-hire-the-right-people-for-the-wrong-job/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:39:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In my line of work, I see a lot of what I like to call “organizational mismatch.” I see it often, especially in companies that have experienced significant growth in a short amount of time. What it means is that &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>The SMART WAY</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/11/14/the-smart-way/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:46:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first step in successfully executing a goal is to state it properly. You know your goal is well stated when anyone who reads it knows exactly what you are trying to accomplish and in what time frame. The better &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>The Four Fundamental Pillars of Great Management Webinar</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/11/11/the-four-fundamental-pillars-of-great-management-webinar/</link>
		<comments>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/11/11/the-four-fundamental-pillars-of-great-management-webinar/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:10:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us on December 13th at 12:00  for our Webinar on The Four Fundamental Pillars of Great Management (a.k.a. – A Successful Organization) In less than 2 hours you will learn: Overview of the four pillars; Strategy, Change, Performance and &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Positive Motivation</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/11/09/positive-motivation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:26:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As leaders, we are trying to make the whole organization equal to more than the sum of its parts. In today’s business environment, it is essential that we find ways to make our organizational resources more productive. In many organizations, &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Achieving Your Sales Plan</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/11/07/achieving-your-sales-plan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:04:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a CEO, if it is your goal to achieve your sales plan and make your sales plan more predictable and easier to achieve, then here are 12 questions you need to ask yourself: 1. Who are the ideal customers &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Delegation Success</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/11/02/delegation-success/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever noticed that great leaders are also excellent delegators? Delegation saves time, develops and motivates people, and makes an organization more productive. Therefore, it is fair to say that this is one of the most critical skills for &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>15 Minutes Early Plan</title>
		<link>http://www.activategroupinc.com/2011/10/31/15-minutes-early-plan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:50:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever heard the adage that 15 minutes early is on time, on time is late and if you are late, well, you may as well not have  shown up for your meeting/appointment/interview? True story! A truly effective executive &#8230;]]></description>
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