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The decline of the middle class

February 1, 2010
By David Phillips
The decline of the middle class

Jean-Baptiste Vaquette de Gribeauval was a French artillery officer and engineer who revolutionized French cannon, creating a new production system that allowed lighter, more uniform guns without sacrificing range. His work superseded the de Vallière system which standardized the French sizes in artillery pieces. These guns proved essential to French military victories during the...
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Why you need to develop social capital

December 31, 2009
By David Phillips
Why you need to develop social capital

One of the new blogs I enjoy reading is called The Simple Dollar. It’s a personal finance blog. Recently, they posted an article about social capital, what it is, how to get it, and why you should engage in it. This issue became very real to me today as I talked with our new financial...
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What do you wish managers and leaders knew?

December 13, 2009
By David Phillips
What do you wish managers and leaders knew?

In a recent article from a South African website, professional coaches and psychologists respond to a great question: What do you wish managers and leaders knew? Their answers were fascinating and challenge the ideas about leaders and those they lead. Mary, a professional life coach and dietician, shared three facts on personal wellbeing and overall...
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