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Article: The Base of the Pyramid Protocol: Toward Next Generation BoP Strategy

By Tim McCarthy

May 1, 2010

Written by: Erik Simanis and Stuart Hart Published in 2008 by Cornell University  Editor's Note: I'm frankly not a big "bottom of the pyramid" guy, but this protocol, uniquely presented by Messrs Simanis and...
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Article: The First Step
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Article: The First Step

By Tim McCarthy

April 1, 2010

By Norm Brodsky Published: Aug 1, 2000, Inc. magazine Editor's Note: Brodsky was a hero to me as I built my business. I read his monthly column in Inc. magazine...
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The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives
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The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives

By Leonard Mlodinow

April 1, 2010

The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives Written by Leonard Mlodinow Preface: A really tough read for an average IQ and non-science guy like me. But boy what a...
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Article: Why Do People Really Give to Charity?

By Tim McCarthy

March 1, 2010

By Sean Stannard-Stockton Published: June 25, 2008, Stanford Social Innovation Review Editor's Note: Just really interesting research to me on a topic we've all wondered about: what makes us give?...
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Story: More (Steve) Jobs, Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

By Tim McCarthy

March 1, 2010

Written by By Thomas L. Friedman Published: January 23, 2010 by The New York Times Editor's Note: Tonight I will judge a NFTE competition and it will, as always, inspire...
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

By Grace Frank Baum

March 1, 2010

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Written by Grace Frank Baum & Illustrated by W.W. Denslow Preface: I looked into this book, just for fun, after seeing "Wicked" on stage recently....
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The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany
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The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany

By William L. Shirer

February 1, 2010

The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany Written by William L. Shirer Preface: I first read this book 25 years ago and after skimming...
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Article: To Be a Successful Entrepreneur in Africa,’Wake up Every Day Ready for Change’

By Tim McCarthy

January 1, 2010

Editor's Note: This article is fairly broad and yet covers difficult development issues, such as corruption, head on. My experience is not only that Africa is 52 distinctly different countries...
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Newsletter: Predict or Prepare?

By Tim McCarthy

January 1, 2010

From coaching entrepreneurs in my little town to observing one my personal heroes die with grace and dignity, I’ve learned that it preparing for success is far more interesting and...
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Newsletter: Data or Information?

By Tim McCarthy

December 15, 2009

In business, as well as in life, we are awash in data and starved for information.  Great business plans focus on developing a few manageable goals versus solving all organizational...
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Article: What Makes People Give?
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Article: What Makes People Give?

By Tim McCarthy

December 1, 2009

By David Leonhardt, Published: March 9, 2008, The New York Times Editor's Note: This month's very long feature article should interest both business people and fundraisers alike. Its point is...
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Little Red Caboose
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Little Red Caboose

By Marian Potter

December 1, 2009

Little Red Caboose Written by Marian Potter Illustrated by Tibor Gergely Preface: This will be one of four of five books I read to my grandchildren, if or when I’m...
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Story: Big Impact in a Short Time: The Matched Savings Concept

By Tim McCarthy

November 1, 2009

By Christine Henry, Executive Director of WECO, Sep 2009 Editor's Note: This article from our partner Chris Henry at WECO (www.wecofund.com) describes an Individual Development Accounts (IDA) program. While the...
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

By Stephen R. Covey

November 1, 2009

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Preface: First published 20 years ago, I still occasionally reference this book and often recommend it to young business...
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Newsletter: Lessons for Giving

By Tim McCarthy

November 1, 2009

In helping others, we are always helping ourselves.  And we will be most effective in helping otherw when we focus first on being healthy ourselves.  [more] I think by both...
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The Power of Ethical Management
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The Power of Ethical Management

By Norman V. Peale & Ken Blanchard

October 1, 2009

The Power of Ethical Management by Norman V. Peale & Ken Blanchard Preface: I'm a little more central on optimism and religion than these guys but this book was one...
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Quote: Life is eternal

October 1, 2009

By Rossiter Worthington Raymond [more] "Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight."
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Newsletter: Mission or Operations?

By Tim McCarthy

September 15, 2009

Particularly during times of declining revenue, non-profit executives are challenged to identify and build new revenue sources.  And, unlike business, they must do so while maintaining their commitment to their...
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Article: Just Tell Me: What’s the Best Way to Raise Money? Choosing the Right Revenue Strategy
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Article: Just Tell Me: What’s the Best Way to Raise Money? Choosing the Right Revenue Strategy

By Tim McCarthy

September 1, 2009

By Jan Masaoka Published: Blueavocado.org on April 14th, 2009 Editor's Note: The wonderful part of this article, to me, is its overall point. A revenue strategy is NOT the same...
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Story: Endeavor Global

By Tim McCarthy

September 1, 2009

Editor's Note: I don't know much about Endeavor but this description really strikes me. The second paragraph under the "Why" is particularly poignant. I've worked with young (would be) entrepreneurs...
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Big Book
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Big Book

By Bill W.

September 1, 2009

Alcoholics Anonymous: Big Book Preface: A friend once told me "there is no one in the world who cannot benefit from a twelve-step program." How right she was. I first...
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