Primer for the new year

For me personally, this is the time of year when business takes center stage after many weeks of relative inaction. In my experience, strategic focus is essential at this moment in order to maximize the best opportunities while also understanding all the real imperatives of success and ensuring they are given top priority today and tomorrow.

Fortunately, I have many wise, experienced friends and counselors who have provided a virtual MBA of priceless information, motivation and inspiration over the past few weeks for free. Here are six links I feel are very likely to help your upcoming actions soar in the right directions. Some lead to articles, some to eBooks; each is highly recommended.

. “The Best Talks of 2011” by Madeleine Rebbechi for Portable.tv
. “The Digital Handbook 2012” from Popular Science, Esquire and Amazon.com
. “Exploiting Chaos – 150 Ways to Spark Innovation During Times of Change” by Jeremy Gutsche for TrendHunter.com
. “How to Become an Expert” by David Baker for ReCourses.com
. “Make 2012 Your Best Year Yet” by Erin Schulte for Fast Company
. “Three Ways Remarkable Leaders Get Noticed” by Joel Garfinkle for TanveerNaseer.com.

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