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Open bar, lost focus

Open bar, lost focus

Rushing from a late landing to the other side of London (that is when one realises how big the city is, and why the average commute sucks up to five weeks a year in transit), I was honoured to get invited to the launch of a new sport e-company….

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One inch at a time

One inch at a time

Having drinks in a sunny London patio this weekend (yes, it happens), the conversation turned serious while talking about sport. A friend of mine works for an international recruiting company which, like many in this industry, is starting to feel the pain. The market feels…

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The walk

The walk

The World Economic Forum just ended in Davos, and entrepreneurs may still have doubts. Yet, some of my clients manage to get their game going, and that is pretty reassuring. One, however, seems hesitant: rightfully so, as they are logically watched by their public investors. Moving one…

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Hidden

Hidden

“Pour vivre heureux, vivons cachés” is a French proverb that came back up recently around privacy, whether on personal or professional matter. Jodie Foster brought it up in a subtly articulate manner at the Golden Globes last Sunday. Although my entourage does not necessarily qualify for paparazzi…

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Happy she said no

Happy she said no

While many were playing with fireworks in their funny costumes to celebrate Halloween last night, I was having a delicious 3-course chocolate dessert dinner at a friend’s chocolaterie. After three years in business, she is gearing up in a rather inspiring way, now training her staff…

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The spotlight trial

The spotlight trial

Reading an article on another entrepreneur of the year usually births some torn feelings in the business person I am. Judges look for “vision, leadership, achievement and social responsibility”: all this is great and inspiring. I am only curious to know how one can judge something s/he…

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