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How J.P. Morgan steered clear of the credit crunch
8:36am · By Shawn Tully
CEO Jamie Dimon and his team took a radical stance when they fled the booming subprime business in 2006. more
Don't sabotage your job hunt
Aug 28 · By Anne Fisher
Many people who get laid off rush out and start looking for a new job right away. That's usually a mistake. These 6 tips will help keep you on the right track.  more
How persuasive are you?
Aug 15 · By Anne Fisher
Most of us aren't nearly as skilled at influencing others as we think we are, says one expert. Take a quiz to find out how you rate. more
Game changers
Aug 11 · By Andy Serwer
Legendary basketball coach John Wooden and Starbucks' Howard Schultz talk about a common interest: Leadership. more
5 jobs in 5 years? No worries
Aug 19  · By Nadira A. Hira
Young workers with crowded resumes need not fret: You're not alone - and that's a good thing. more
Outshining the CEO
Hall of Fame basketball coach John Wooden and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz discuss whether or not employees can outperform the CEO. morevideo
Deere chief plows ahead
The agricultural equipment giant's CEO discusses how he transformed the company through a strategy of economic profit. morevideo
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