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- Why the best bosses don't have big bellies
There are few overweight CEOs at major companies, and that's no coincidence, experts say. The job requires stamina and physical fitness, and overweight bosses are likely to be seen as less competent and strong than their trimmer counterparts. "We have stereotypes about fat, so when we see a senior executive who's overweight, our initial reaction isn't positive," says leadership professor Barry Posner. The Wall Street Journal
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- How to boost your team's performance
You may be able to improve your sales organization by developing a consistent message, evaluating the health of the sales pipeline and developing the talent of your salespeople, writes Lee Salz, founder of Sales Architects. "Companies need to invest in their sales team development just as professional sports teams practice their craft every single day." Eyes On Sales
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- Failing infrastructure has "cascading impact" on U.S. economy
Failure to spend an additional $157 billion between now and 2020 to upgrade the U.S. infrastructure, including surface transportation, aviation, waterways, the electrical grid and sewers, could lead to losses of more than $3.1 trillion in gross domestic product and $1.1 trillion in total trade -- as well as a loss of 3.5 million jobs, according to the "Failure to Act" report by the American Society of Civil Engineers. "Infrastructure is the lifeblood of our economy and provides the foundation for assuring a high quality of life for all Americans," said ASCE President Gregory DiLoreto. "If we don't invest now, all Americans will pay more in the long run." Bloomberg
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- CES products you might actually want to buy
The 2013 International CES was packed with flashy gadgets, but there were also some more practical products on display, writes Dave Johnson. For example, Stick-n-Find can help you find misplaced car keys or other items, and Liquipel can waterproof your phone. CBS MoneyWatch
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- Cat outpicks humans in stock-selection contest
A tabby cat has topped investment professionals in a stock-picking contest. The cat, Orlando, picked his stocks by dropping his favorite toy mouse on a grid of numbers that corresponded to different stocks. The investment professionals picked their stocks using more conventional means. The Observer (London)
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