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Back-To-School Season For Your Reputation
Living in Boston, which is the ultimate college town with 250,000 students flocking to the city each September, you really feel like the start of the academic year is a fresh start in business too...
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Beware of Business Bullies
At the Sports Museum at Boston’s TD Garden, where I serve as chair of the board of trustees, we’ve launched an initiative called Boston vs. Bullies  to help at risk youth learn ways to combat bullying using lessons from sports.
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Madonna, Gaga & Growth
I started my company more than 10 years ago and like any business that has survived for more than a decade, you have to keep reinventing yourself and add new tools to the toolkit if you want to stay relevant and thrive. …
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100 Founders Share Their Top "Aha" Moments for Forbes
I did not take more than a long weekend off for 4 years, afraid my hard work would disappear...
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Telling Your Story: The Secrets To Content Branding
Leading into the holidays families get together often and I recently spent time with my nieces and nephews and they begged me to tell them stories several times a day. It got me thinking, people of all ages are naturally interested when you engage them with an entertaining story...
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Life Lessons from the Incomparable B.B. King
As many of you know I grew up in New Orleans and one of my favorite things every spring as a kid was going to the Jazz & Heritage Festival. When i was young this was basically a local event celebrating the city's jazz, zydeco and blues music...
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CEO gives advice to Harvard graduates
It really is a marathon not a sprint so do not set arbitrary goals like being named 30 under 30 or 40 under 40 because it may take you longer than Mark Zuckerberg to hit your stride and that's ok...
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CEO gives advice to MBAs
Last spring, in preparation for the 50th anniversary of women being admitted to the School's full-time MBA Program, we invited the HBS alumni community to identify alumnae who stood out as leaders, mentors, and role models...
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CEO quoted in Harvard Business School magazine
Question: What career advice do you have for today's female MBAs?
"Always be the most well-prepared person in the room. You will never regret it, and you'll build a strong reputation."
Question: Whom do you admire in the business world?
"Richard Branson, for turning his learning disability to his advantage; also, for his courage, creativity, and enthusiasm for the great brand he built."
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CEO quoted in business blog
'"Facts are boring,” says Paige Arnof-Fenn of Forbes.com, “but putting facts into a context with emotion makes them memorable. Stories help you connect with people on a sensory level.”
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Marketing advice in 50 words or less
'Great marketing is about motivating your customers to buy more of your products and services it is not about winning awards or creating buzz or attracting more eyeballs or clicks unless they are buying too...
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New year, new attitude
As the calendar changes soon to 2013 we have an opportunity to start anew. That is one of the exciting things about a clean calendar, it is a blank slate to start the year fresh with a renewed sense of purpose and optimism...
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When in Doubt, Give
With the holidays approaching, the season of giving is upon us. The old saying that "the more you give, the more you get" has certainly been true in my experience. I grew up in a family of business people who valued volunteerism and being involved with the communities in which we live and work.
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CEO weighs in on the future of marketing
Simplicity & Calmness, Buyers in Control & Complicated Channels
The roles & responsibilities of marketing are in transition and will certainly be very different still down the road. Here are a few observations & predictions I have...
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Leadership Lessons On & Off The Court
I’ve been a sports fan since I was a kid, and living in Boston now has made it fun and easy for me to continue following teams I love…
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Mavens & Moguls featured in "This week in small business" in New York Times
A weekly roundup of small-business developments.
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Lessons In Leadership, Resilience & Innovation
As an entrepreneur and business owner I see examples of innovation everywhere, I think it is part of the entrepreneurial DNA…
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Risk, Reward & Resilience
I am a long time fan of late night television and wanted to get David Letterman as our graduation speaker…
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Yahoo article on Becoming a Lovable Business
Every month is a good time to celebrate love so why not reflect on what you love about your business now? Ask yourself, are you doing work you enjoy most of the time? What parts of your job energize and motivate you?
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Yahoo article on time management called Time Marches On
The days are getting longer, we change the clocks again soon! As much as we hate to lose an hour's sleep the payoff is well worth it with more daylight to enjoy. Business tradeoffs happen regularly too with one step back then 2 steps forward.
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Yahoo Article on Networking While You Eat
At a late morning meeting recently with a fellow entrepreneur, as we were wrapping up I mentioned my next meeting had been postponed and asked if he had time to grab a bite to eat.
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If I knew then what I know now
I wish I had realized that my definition of success would change over time so that I would not have gotten so hung up on things that really did not matter...
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When it is time to fire a client
We often say that PR is all about relationships. While most often in reference to media relationships, as a service-based business the relationship between publicist and client is perhaps the most important one of all.
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Leading Latin Marketing & Media site quotes CEO on content branding
Highlight the stories that captivate your customers. Facts are boring but putting facts into a context with emotion makes them memorable.
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Connect In Meaningful Ways
I have a confession to make. I am not on Facebook, I do not Tweet and I still consider myself a marketing expert…
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CEO interview on leading branding web site
Paige talks with Anaezi Modu for the REBRAND Expert Interviews Series.
Read her thoughts and tips below and get her sound advice for small and large businesses at Forbes Magazine...
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Think Before You Leap: Seven questions to ask before making a big decision
"[One of] the main things I think about is will it matter six months down the road,” says Arnof-Fenn. Thinking in terms of a finite time horizon often provides better insight to the right solution.... "
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Monthly column with Entrepreneur

Business Advice From A Southern Entrepreneur
These down-home expressions have plenty of advice to offer new business owners. See what you can learn from these nine sayings.
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Why You Should Mind Your Manners
These eight tips prove that courtesy does count for small businesses.
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Encouraging Positive Change
Want to make this the best year ever? It's time to make some changes that'll set you up for success.
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A Recipe For Productivity
Are business board meetings getting stale? A company retreat may be the answer to pump up your team and get the creative juices flowing.
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Freshen Up Your Website
Less isn't always more. An oversimplified website may be driving away business.
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Making The Most Of What You Have
Sometimes, seeing the silver lining is all you need to keep your business burning bright. If you believe the saying that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, then the people in New Orleans have got to be among the strongest people in the world. I went back home several times in the past year and each trip brought a new level of appreciation and gratitude for what my friends and family have been dealing with for the past few years...
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Action Through Inaction
Incorporate the lessons of Tai Chi and Qigong into your daily life as an entrepreneur...
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Give Yourself The Gift Of Time
Spending time reflecting away from work can help you find clarity on your business and life. Read article »

Body Language Speaks Louder Than Words
Hire smart by looking past what references say about former employees and finding out what they mean. Nonverbal cues can often tell you more about a person than what that person spells out in an e-mail or conversation. One area where this comes up for many entrepreneurs is in hiring. When you ask most CEOs or business owners what keeps them up at night, it's either that they don't have enough good employees to grow or the ones they have are driving them crazy...
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Business Lessons From Mom
You never thought you'd admit it, but Mom was right. So sit up and pay attention to how her lessons growing up will help you become a successful entrepreneur today.
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Business Lessons From Dad
7 things my dad always did that helped me succeed in business today.
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Leaving A Legacy
Do you know what sort of impact you want to make on the world and how your business and your life factor into that.
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Creating A Brand
Whether you're selling your expertise or the face behind a product, your image directly affects your customers. Here's how to create a brand when the brand is you.
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Failing Your Way To Success
Don't let a failed startup kill your entrepreneurial dreams. Get back in the saddle again with these encouraging words of wisdom.
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Take Time Off From Your Startup
Planning--and taking--a well-deserved vacation the right way can refresh your spirits and your business.
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Gauging The Success Of Your Business
Building a business based on what you value most--not what you earn--will guarantee its success and your happiness.
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The ABCs Of Entrepreneurship
Whether you're just starting out or struggling through a rut, relearning your ABCs may be just the attitude adjustment you need to take your business to the next level.
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Is Business Just A Dating Game?
Apply the rules of romance to your business relationships and win your clients' hearts.
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The Ins And Outs Of Building Trust, Believing In Others And Spotting The Marks Of A Disingenuous Dealer.
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Your Pay Check
How do you know when--and how much--to pay yourself?
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A Fight Or Flight Reaction
Frivolous litigation is a fear that strikes the heart of every business owner. Here's what you can do about it...
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Attracting Success In The New Year
Letting go is a resolution that will save you time, money and heartache in the long run...
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Spice Up Your Summer Schedule
Is summer your slow season? It doesn’t have to be.
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Take A Break While The Weather’s Still Good
Recharge your batteries, connect with your team in a new way, and have some fun while the summer sun lasts.
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The Cost Of Customer Loyalty
When my favorite local coffee shop made a few too many changes, it forced customers away. How can you avoid this same mistake?
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Make Every Meeting Count
Sharpen your presentation skills with these simple steps to make the most of your meetings.
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How Do You Stay Connected?
This month I talk about celebrating my 20-year college reunion. I love any kind of reunion. They're great opportunities to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones with whom you share some common history. Gatherings like these allow you to rejuvenate, relax and remember people, places and things you enjoyed in the past and can still relate to today. Read more...
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How To Keep A Tight Ship When Life's Inevitable Storms Arise
There's a lot of press today about people in their prime career years being the sandwich generation--caught between aging parents and growing families. I'm here to tell you that there can be open-faced sandwiches (no kids), as well as club sandwiches, with businesses layered in between family obligations. These can lead to high pressure situations for even the most prepared and organized entrepreneurs...
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Manage Your Time And Business
You still hear a lot about sharing best practices across categories and industries. There are consultants and firms that have built entire businesses in this area. For example, I often see aspects of a technology firm that apply to a consumer products company or a nonprofit, despite their seeming differences...
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Plan Ahead For Low-Stress Holidays
Start thinking about the holidays long before they hit so you’ll be cool and collected come December.
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Getting Outside Help
It can be lonely at the top. Get help for your toughest business decisions by joining other fellow business owners.
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Is It The Right Time To Launch Your Business?
This successful entrepreneur points out five signs that will help you determine if it's now or never for your big business idea.
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New Year, New Resolutions
Get the update on the writer’s resolution to get organized, plus tips on making your promises a success.
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The Partner Track
How to decide if you should fly solo or not: the second in a two-part series on business partnerships.
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Should You Partner Up When It Comes to Business?
7 questions to ask yourself when considering a partnership.
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What To Do--And Not Do--As A Startup
These seven lessons will help keep you on track during the early stages of your business.
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Make Business Travel More Comfortable
Avoid upsetting flight delays and lost luggage with these 6 tips for business travelers.
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Listening Tour for business success
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Smart Women Interviews: Paige Arnof-Fenn
Read interview with Mavens & Moguls CEO here
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Going Global
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CEO Blog Nation
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CEO interview with CMO magazine on future role of CMOs
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Inspirational quote on leading women's web site by CEO
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Secrets to a long marriage
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Cover 2 Cover Magazine Articles

Are you passionately curious?
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To your health!
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Main Street to Capitol Hill, Are you listening?
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Religious Truisms
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The Power of Positive Thinking
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Enrich your life through travel
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Grace Under Pressure
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Continuing Education
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Timeless advice, always is style
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Play it again Sam
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Think about what you truly cherish
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