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Execute or Be Executed: 21 Ways to Move Talk Into Action      

Sam Geist IB Expo Business success is not dependent on strategy alone, especially when today's world moves at the speed of now. Companies must quickly adapt to change, implement new strategies effectively, and put plans into motion immediately. Fortunately, the IB Expo & Conference on Oct. 21 will equip you with the necessary skills and resources to innovate, to grow, and to succeed today -- and it all kicks off with a motivating keynote breakfast presentation by renowned business consultant and author Sam Geist. Drawing on his own experiences as a former owner/operator of a national sporting goods chain, Geist will share 21 ways to move strategic thinking into strategic action today.
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IB Poll
What's your take on the Republican's attempt to change the state's open records law?
A. Calm down, it's much ado about nothing.
B. It's an unforgivable outrage.

To cast your vote, click here and then scroll down to the IB Poll on the right-hand side of the page.
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Results from last week's poll question:
With the recent uptick in gun violence in the Madison area, is now the right time for Gov. Scott Walker to eliminate the 48-hour waiting period for handgun purchases?

Yes, this makes it easier for law-abiding citizens to protect themselves and others.    
44%
No, this just makes it easier for people with bad intentions to get their hands on guns.   
56% 

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IB Seminar Today's business world is littered with distractions, which increase stress and lower productivity. However, it is possible to train your brain to ignore those interruptions and fully focus on the present moment. At the next IB Seminar on Aug. 25, Dr. Shilagh Mirgain and Bev Hays, adjunct faculty with the Center for Professional Development at the Wisconsin School of Business, explain the neuroscience of mindful focus, as pioneered by Richard Davidson, founder and director of the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Register Today!

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