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Fitly connects families to healthy eating | 10 ways to be a better leader offline | What "Duck Dynasty" can teach you about building your business
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Fitly connects families to healthy eating
A startup called Fitly has introduced a program that allows users to access a list of healthy meals and order the necessary ingredients. The company, which was started after founder Anthony Ortiz noticed that his relatives were having trouble with their weight, also holds competitions and offers prizes to encourage children to stay healthy. VentureBeat (7/3)
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10 ways to be a better leader offline
Social media has plenty to teach the modern business leader, writes Karin Hurt. On Facebook and Twitter, people thrive when they're open, authentic and honest -- all traits that CEOs should aspire to emulate. "In social media, people say what they mean. Be as brave in your leadership as you are in your tweeting," Hurt writes. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Leadership (7/4)
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What "Duck Dynasty" can teach you about building your business
The TV show "Duck Dynasty" illustrates the problems that can arise if you hire your family members to work at your company, writes Josh Tolan, CEO of Spark Hire. "Before bringing on your cousin, brother or best friend, take a hard look at whether they're as invested in the company as you are," he recommends. The show also demonstrates the importance of establishing a memorable brand and using technology to aid your hiring decisions, Tolan writes. Mashable (7/6)
Turning your mobile app into a success
Creating a stellar product is a prerequisite for creating a successful mobile application, but it isn't the only thing that matters, writes Guy Goldstein, CEO of Check.me. You also need to find the right distribution channel and be willing to scrap ideas that aren't working, he writes. "I can't stress how important it is to acknowledge failures publicly within the company," he writes. VentureBeat (7/4)
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How to deliver a powerful business presentation
The most effective business presentations have a clear focus and concentrate on telling a story, writes Kevin Daum. "Stories do more for emotional connection than any other speech technique," he writes. "The more personal and authentic, the more powerful the response you'll receive." The best presenters entertain their audiences and make sure that the visual elements they have chosen enhance the overall experience, he writes. Inc. online (free registration)/Roaring or Boring blog (7/2)
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How to unlock your innovative spirit
It's important to share your ideas with other people and avoid judging them during the brainstorming process, according to Ant Creed, general manager of DDSTUDIO. "There's this notion of very rapidly assessing something and declaring it good or bad. And that's hugely disastrous," he writes. San Diego Union-Tribune (7/7)
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Don't neglect to demonstrate the value of your company
Manpreet Singh initially had a hard time attracting customers for his business, which offers a marketing service for small local companies. "We were calling and calling businesses to entice them to join our service, but no one knew who we were and what we did," Singh writes. He eventually realized the need to show people what the company did rather than just talking about its value. Tech Cocktail (7/5)
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