Issue: November 22, 2011 - January 23, 2012

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Topic: Strategy / From the editors

From the editors: "Sucks to be Us"? Suck it up, kids By James Cowan | November 16, 2011 The Occupy movement risks turning into a pity party and failing to realize that economic and job opportunities are still available.

Topic: Best & Worst

Winners & Losers (November 22, 2011 – January 23, 2012) November 16, 2011 CDs are out, Billy's back and Sam Jackson rules.

Topic: Strategy

Who will save Europe this time? By Joe Castaldo | November 17, 2011 As the EU teeters, eyes turn to emerging powers.

CEO Poll infographic: Rebuilding BRIC by BRIC November 17, 2011

Topic: Lifestyle

Feud: John Wiley & Sons vs. BitTorrent users November 17, 2011 For Dummies book publisher takes on "John Does" of BitTorent.

Topic: News & Markets / Investing

The Ode: MF Global (1783-2011) By Matthew McClearn | November 17, 2011 Spawned from an 18th-century barrel-making business, it became the first substantial U.S. brokerage to implode since Lehman Bros.

Analysis

Topic: Strategy

Sweeping ethics under the rug By Chris MacDonald | November 17, 2011 A Canadian Internet company and an ethical quagmire in the Middle East.

Topic: Strategy / Mining

In mining, the trend is small By David Garofalo | November 17, 2011 Why the increase in smaller-scale M&A activity should boost mining equities.

Marketing Mavericks November 17, 2011 Advertising that wows for all the right—or wrong—reasons.

Topic: Strategy

A toast to good economic sense By Michael McCullough | November 17, 2011 Another U.S. state votes down its liquor monopoly—and will profit as a result.

Topic: Strategy / Transportation

Real branding is an inside job By Bruce Philp | November 17, 2011 Air Canada needs a reminder: internal culture is the key to a strong brand.

Topic: Technology

Voices: Heeding the call November 17, 2011 A shattered video-game sales record makes clear a growing problem for Hollywood.

Topic: Strategy

Branson: Don’t let your team strain in vain to train By Richard Branson | November 17, 2011 No time? Can’t afford it? Not good enough. Skimping on your employees’ training opportunities is a false economy.

New Looks September 08, 2011 Graphic-design gurus weigh in on reworked company logos.

Features

Investing Guide 2012 November 16, 2011 It is the ultimate irony of the economic world that when chaos reigns and hysteria grips the markets, it's a sure sign to buy equities. If you’ve done your homework, you’ll know that stocks have never been cheaper according to price-to-earnings ratios—and the brave...

Topic: Strategy / Technology / Manufacturing

Frank Stronach's electric Kool-Aid By Matthew McClearn | November 16, 2011 Is the Magna founder’s push into electric vehicles foxy, or foolish?

Topic: Manufacturing

Green giant By Jared Mitchell | November 16, 2011 Siemens this year abandoned the nuclear industry to focus on green power, sustainable cities and health care. What part does Canada play in this green gamble?

Topic: Strategy / Innovation

The skills for our success By Jacqueline Nelson | November 16, 2011 Why we need to convince young people that becoming a tradesperson isn't just a 'consolation job.'

Topic: Communication, Media, and Marketing

Is this guy a mad man? By Jeff Beer | November 16, 2011 Miles Nadal spent millions buying some of the world's most creative ad agencies. Has he found the secret to success in advertising's digital age? Or is this one pitch that won't sell?

Performance

Topic: Lifestyle

The Performer: Dr. Anny Sauvageau, forensic pathologist By Angelina Chapin | November 17, 2011 On communication, workplace humour and how to avoid bringing your job home with you.

Topic: Lifestyle

Book review: Thinking, Fast and Slow By Jordan Timm | November 17, 2011 A founder of behavioural economics explains how our brains make errors.

Topic: Lifestyle

Book review: The High-Beta Rich By Jordan Timm | November 17, 2011 In his latest book, Robert Frank writes about the most unstable force in the economy—those with extreme wealth.

Topic: Lifestyle

Book review: Exile on Wall Street By Jordan Timm | November 17, 2011 A former analyst for Lehman Bros. and Deutsche Bank sounds off on the banking industry.

Topic: Lifestyle

Book review: Lonely at the Top By Jordan Timm | November 17, 2011 Psychologist Thomas Joiner examines the pitfalls of man's pursuit of money, status and professional success.

Topic: Strategy / Lifestyle

How co-working can save you money By Michael McCullough | November 17, 2011 New types of telework arrangements aim to make life easier for both the staff and the employer.

Topic: Strategy

Getting the most out of perfectionists By Jasmine Budak | November 17, 2011 They’re eager and diligent, but if you don’t tame their inner critic, they’ll grind the workplace to a halt.

Trailing Indicator

Topic: Strategy

Trailing Indicator infographic: Union members By Angelina Chapin | November 17, 2011 There's more to the eurozone than just Greece, Italy and France. Here are some economic data on lesser known members like the Netherlands, Cyprus and Slovakia.

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