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The Next Wave of Innovation in the Chemicals Industry

Strategy+Business

The world is potentially on the brink of an age of new powerful materials, fueled by innovation in the chemicals industry.

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How to Generate Referrals Without Asking

Successful Independent Consulting

It also makes us feel better chemically. When we’re kind or helpful to others, our brains get blasted with three pleasure chemicals: oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin—the so-called “Happiness Trifecta.” Referrals aren’t about you.

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Value Creation in Chemicals 2016: Navigating the Territory of Extremes

BCG

The chemical industry was once a top value creator, generating a five-year total shareholder return (TSR) above that of every other industry in BCG’s annual Value Creators ranking. Yet some chemical companies have been able to adapt, developing differentiated business models and generating excellent returns.

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Making a Business Case for Sustainability in Chemicals

BCG

Rising concerns about sustainability are making it easier for chemical companies to build a business case for investments in sustainable products and services. Article Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Those willing to step up their strategic ambitions and build up their organization can pursue a variety of profitable opportunities.

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Reflections on "A Moral Obscenity": How Long Ago Was a War Against Syria Decided?

MishTalk

Secretary of State John Kerry says the use of chemical weapons in Syria is " a moral obscenity ". Mr Kerry said on Monday President Bashar al-Assad’s forces’ responsibility for the use of chemical weapons in an attack which left hundreds dead last week was “undeniable”, cementing a sharp about-turn in Washington’s response to the issue.

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Stop Basing Your Self-Worth on Other People’s Opinions

Harvard Business

When we externalize our self-worth, we get emotionally and chemically rewarded when we succeed. It’s how we see ourselves and who we perceive ourselves to be. People differ in what they believe they must be or do to have worth or value. This inevitably turns into a never-ending loop in pursuit of instant gratification.

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Simon Sinek on the Drivers of Real Leadership

Tom Spencer

Simon Sinek gives a ground breaking talk in which he explains the biological drivers of real leadership, and the natural chemicals ( endorphins , dopamine , serotonin and oxytocin ) that enable us to prosper, together. Leadership consulting dopamine endorphins leadership Management Consulting oxytocin real leadership serotonin Simon Sinek'