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Lessons From the Gridiron

Donald Coleman of GlobalHue says that what he learned from his athletic background helped him to succeed in the advertising world.

Debunking the Myths of the Telecommute

Sylvia Marino, who has telecommuted for more than 10 years, says it’s important to have “structure and routine” in the schedule. And her three children, she says, respect her work boundaries.

Drawn to the Music

“I wanted the joy in music to be a central part of my life,” says Deborah Borda, now president and chief executive of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Rah-Rah Isn’t for Everyone

Jilly Stephens, executive director of City Harvest in New York, says leaders should find the management style that works for them.

When Cupid Strikes at the Cubicle

Companies today may be more flexible about workplace romance, but it can still go awry.

Another Cousteau Working to Save the Waters

At Blue Legacy International, Alexandra Cousteau is continuing the environmental advocacy of Jacques Cousteau, her grandfather, and her father, Philippe.

Where Are You When the Going Gets Tough?

Rugby helped teach Andrew Cosslett of the InterContinental Hotels Group how to deal with adversity — and rally the troops.

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Coming to Terms With My Sabbatical

The respite from the humdrum can be fun and liberating, but it may be hard to accomplish all that’s on your wish list.

With Eyes Wide Open

Eric Hippeau, chief executive of The Huffington Post, decided to become a journalist when he was 12 — on the day John F. Kennedy was assassinated.

From Wall Street to Control Tower

For a longtime air traffic controller at Kennedy International Airport, all stress is relative.

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An Urge to Lead

Diane Sanchez traces her success to her mentors and a childhood sense of adventure.

Just Give Him 5 Sentences, Not ‘War and Peace’

Guy Kawasaki, co-founder of the Alltop news aggregation site, says business schools need to teach students how to communicate more concisely.

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From a Step Back, a Leap Forward

Sometimes, a calculated move to a lower-status or lower-paying job can advance your career.

Three Good Hires? He’ll Pay More for One Who’s Great

As C.E.O., Kip Tindell has based the foundation principles of the Container Store on collected snippets of wisdom.

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Keeping It All in Writing

When Jana Skewes had cancer, she kept her own medical records. Then she helped start a company that would do such record-keeping for millions of people.