§ Do leaders need luck to succeed?Many of the most successful business leaders appear to have essentially lucked their way into the jobs that made them famous -- but there's much more to their rise to the top than mere chance, writes Steve Tobak. The best leaders are both superb networkers and natural opportunists, able to schmooze their way into interesting situations and then spot and seize opportunities that present themselves. BNET/The Corner Office blog (3/15)
§ The education of Howard SchultzStarbucks chief Howard Schultz has a reputation as an impulsive, idiosyncratic visionary, capable of spurring his company to new heights but also of making brash moves that sometimes backfire. Lately, though, Schultz has shown a more humble leadership style, and allowed himself to be guided by subordinates and focus groups in ways that observers say has made Starbucks a more successful and stable enterprise. "What leadership means is the courage it takes to talk about things that, in the past, perhaps we wouldn't have, because I'm not right all the time," he says. The New York Times (free registration) (3/12)

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§ Disasters show fragility of Japan's manufacturing baseThe Japanese auto industry is in turmoil after last week's earthquake and tsunami, with plants offline, rail and highway infrastructure knocked out and inventories of parts and completed vehicles damaged or destroyed. Industry watchers say the disaster has called attention to the fragility of Japan's complex and much-emulated manufacturing strategies. "Running smoothly, it is highly productive. But a single disruption anywhere along the line can tie up the whole system," writes Alex Taylor III. CNNMoney.com/Fortune (3/14)
§ Isle of Capri Casinos bets on its rebranding strategy and winsWhen Isle of Capri Casinos decided to distinguish between the branding of its older riverboats and newer casinos, it focused on the different experiences customers could expect, said Julia Carcamo, vice president of brand marketing. "I think the biggest mistake we, as marketers, make is thinking that it's only about colors and logos and slogans. You have to decide what you want the experience to be like day in and day out, then find a way to deliver that consistently," she said. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Leadership (3/14)

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§ How The Oatmeal got viralCartoonist Matthew Inman's humor site, The Oatmeal, gets about 30 million views a month, in large part because of Inman's knack for creating viral content. Speaking at the South by Southwest Interactive festival, Inman offered tips for trying to replicate his success: Be simple, concise and specific; tell a compelling story as vividly as possible; and be willing to go back to ideas that flop and study them to learn what works best for your brand. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Social Media (3/14)

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The Global Perspective


§ How private entrepreneurialism took root in ChinaPrivately owned businesses and individual entrepreneurs are emerging as a driving force behind China's economic transformation, according tothe Economist. "Behind China's remarkable success has been an odd and often unappreciated experiment in laissez-faire capitalism," the magazine says. The Economist (3/10)

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§ Study: Super wealth makes some people super-unhappyThe super rich -- those with $25 million or more -- appear to be generally dissatisfied with their lives, with their wealth contributing to their anxieties, a Boston College study found. Respondents complained, among other things, about not being financial secure enough, feeling as if they never have a right to complain, believing their money isolates them and worrying that they are raising brats. The Atlantic

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Samuel Eto'o
2010/11 Italian Serie A
Games
Goals
Assists
12
8
2
Full Name
Samuel Eto'o
Birth Date
March 10, 1981
Birth Place
Douala, Cameroon
Height
1.79m
Weight
75 kg
Age
29
Position
Forward
Squad No
9
ProfileStatisticsGame Log
Samuel Eto'o Bio Send To Friend With lightning pace and a deadly eye for goal, Inter Milan 's Samuel Eto'o has established himself as one of the world's best strikers. The Cameroon striker had a slow start to his career, struggling to make the grade as a youngster at Real Madrid, but after moving to Real Mallorca in 2000 he began to shine. He became the club's all-time leading domestic scorer in four years and earned himself a big money move to Barcelona.
It was at the Nou Camp that Eto'o elevated himself into the upper echelons of the world's best players, scoring for fun for the Catalans - with 125 strikes to his name in just 183 games. His impact was immediate as his goals helped Barca win the La Liga title in 2005 and then the Champions League in 2006. Injuries hampered his 2007-08 campaign but he still managed 11 goals in 17 league starts. Eto'o was imperious in the Catalans' treble winning 2008-09 season, netting 34 goals in 44 appearances in all competitions. But with a plethora of talent around him, coach Pep Guardiola decided Eto'o was surplus to requirements and traded him in for Zlatan Ibrahimovich in a move that saw the Cameroon forward move to the San Siro, where he continued to display his scoring exploits in Serie A.
At international level, Eto'o has excelled and is Cameroon's all-time leading scorer with 42 goals in 87 games. He got his first taste of World Cup football in 1998, making a single appearance as a substitute in Cameroon's 3-0 group stage defeat to Italy. But he quickly became an integral part of the Indomitable Lions team, scoring the winner in Cameroon's sole victory at the 2006 finals, against Saudi Arabia and winning the African Nations Cup in 2000 and 2002, as well as winning golden boot for being top scorer at both the 2006 and 2008 tournaments. He was Cameroon's top marksman in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup, netting nine goals in 11 games.
Strengths: Pace and finishing, Eto'o is an expert at getting on the shoulder of the last defender, accelerating away and showing great composure to score in one-on-one situations.
Weaknesses: Not the most technically gifted player, and has often been accused of getting easily frustrated and having a poor temperament. He was accused of being selfish by then Barca team-mate Ronaldinho.
Career High: Scoring in two Champions League finals for Barcelona. He netted the equaliser against Arsenal in the Catalans' 2006 win and the opener against Manchester United in the 2009 triumph.
Career Low: Being fined €12,000 for chanting "Madrid, cabron, saluda al campeon" (Spanish for 'Madrid, bastards, hail the champions') during a speech at the Nou Camp celebrating Barcelona's 2005 la Liga triumph.
Style: Prolific, pacey, strong and has world class finishing ability.
Quotes: "History shows that this club has had very few strikers like him. I do not know if there has ever been anyone like him before. What I do know is that Barcelona should erect a statue for him. Samuel was a fundamental player here in recent years and was key to all of the titles that the team won." Andres Iniesta, August 2009.
Trivia: To celebrate qualification for the 2010 finals, Eto'o bought each member of the Cameroon squad a £29,000 watch, with a dedication from him inscribed on the back.

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