http://www.articleburn.comfree submit original articleen-EN Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:34:04 GMTCopyright 2007 articleburn.comhttp://www.articleburn.com/articles33827-do-you-inspire-or-incinerate.htmlThroughout my career, I have asked managers what they look for in hiring new employees. The single most sought after characteristic is a positive attitude. Knowledge can be learned but a positive attitude cannot be taught and is recognized as being critical for success. Yet, if attitude is so important, why do we do so much to destroy it? ( ...Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:21:23 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles33828-a-simple-business-test.htmlI'm often asked to review people's ideas. Sometimes they want financial support, sometimes they just want confirmation that the idea they have is worthwhile. When you approach a bank about your pet project they'll ask for a business plan, as well they should. 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