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With the holidays upon us, it’s time to find the perfect gift for your client, cube mate, or the big dog in the corner office. Here are 5 simple ideas to jumpstart your holiday shopping. The reality is that most executives already have more than they could ever ask for. Will a fancy pen make a difference to a millionaire leader who has a Ferrari? Instead of a throwaway gift, how about a charitable donation? The same $50 that is spent on an overpriced pen could be used towards a Kiva gift certificate to help underprivileged entrepreneurs or $35 could pay for roof shingles at a Habitat for Humanity build. To bring in the New Year, how about impressing an executive with an inspirational gift. My favorite example is hand-made turtle pottery from Hawaii. Continue reading →