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October Dates Set for Chicago Ideas Week
AOL co-founder Steve Case, TIME Magazine Rick Stengel and Felicity Aston, the first woman to ski across Antarctica alone are among confirmed speakers at Chicago Ideas Week 2012. Read »
Ideas Week: Glen Tullman on Ignoring Your Mom's Advice
At a recent speaking gig, Tullman explains, defends, and recommends a controversial management technique he uses when scolding employees. Read »
Chicago Ideas Week: Do You Know TED?
TEDxMidwest hits Chicago Ideas Week with a slew of speakers and ideas. Read »
Ideas Week: Succeeding in Our Digital World
Success can sometimes be veiled in failure, but the most-successful companies are those that are founder-led, tech experts say. Read »
Clinton Remembers Steve Jobs at Ideas Week
"He was a very determined man," Clinton said. "He probably had the most intense powers of concentration I ever saw." Read »
Ideas Week and Your Smartphone
Mobile media maven Brad Spirrison tells you how to stay tapped into this week's idea-riffic festivities. Read »
Bill Clinton in Chicago for Ideas Week
Former president Bill Clinton will be interviewed as part of week-long brainstorming session in Chicago. Read »
Who to See at Chicago Ideas Week
In the next seven days more than 100 speakers and big thinkers will descend on the Windy City for Chicago Ideas Week. Here are the big-ticket events. Read »
Who to Watch at Chicago Ideas Week: Gunny Harboe
Because every business needs a good foundation. Read »
Who to Watch at Chicago Ideas Week: Henry Bienen
Because we believe the children are our future. Read »
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Ask an Owner: Work on Business, Not in Business
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