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A new consumer survey puts high demands on businesses to do more for society. Its key message: CEOs should loudly lead the way #csi buff.ly/3liqAHO

While Canada ranks among the top countries to live in, our #productivity does not even hit the top 10 compared to other countries in the OECD. It shows how poorly we compete, says Barry Cross. Here is his prescription for how to reverse this sorry state buff.ly/3qFVTPJ

Looking for some tasty #podcasts to keep you company at the beach? @SmithBusiness faculty dish up some ear candy for the lazy, hazy days ahead buff.ly/3PAA1iY

Managerial tweaks can reduce #lineups, but they can also backfire. Here is how @analytics can tackle customer wait times buff.ly/446fgQr

Worker #empowerment, random #safety inspections, and paid sick leave can reduce the number of workers being mourned each year. But they are all held back by damaging myths. Here's a pathway to safer workplaces buff.ly/3n9v1pO

You can’t make your next #project better if you don’t learn what worked (and what didn’t) the last time. Here are five steps to a winning #team debrief buff.ly/2DjF0hR

Self-confidence is in the DNA of successful entrepreneurs, but too much can cloud decision-making. Here’s how to keep #overconfidence in check #startups buff.ly/44W9r9z

While Canada ranks among the top countries to live in, our #productivity does not even hit the top 10 compared to other countries in the OECD. Prof. Barry Cross shares his views on how to address Canada's productivity malaise buff.ly/3qFVTPJ

Blockchain will be a blockbuster technology for many businesses. Dr. Erica Pimentel offers a terrific introduction to #blockchain and how it will change the way organizations operate @ericapimentel30 buff.ly/3WEc1Nf