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The Second Annual How-To Issue

Our second annual How To special packs in CEOs, tech visionaries, U.S. senators, an NFL referee, an artist, and, for good measure, an 11-year-old and a 106-year-old. While the diversity of their accomplishments is impressive, it’s their candor that makes this issue memorable

The Second Annual How-To Issue

The Second Annual How-To Issue

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How to Set Your Employees Free: Reed Hastings
The Netflix CEO looks for self-motivation and self-discipline and rewards them appropriately
How to Win a Twitter Fight: Anil Dash
The only way is to take it to another medium
How to Negotiate: David Boies
Avoid generating false expectations, says the superlawyer
How to Motivate People: Rahm Emanuel
When to use the carrot and when to use the stick
How to Make Coffee at Home: Howard Schultz
The Starbucks CEO uses a French press, not a brewer
How to Build a 30-Story Hotel in 15 Days: Juliet Jiang
China's Broad Group can do it using basic, factory-made blocks
How to Play the Market: Irving Kahn
The chairman of Kahn Brothers, who has more than 80 years' experience, warns that no two recoveries are alike
How to Save Greece: Jurre Hermans
The 11-year-old Dutch boy has a plan for Greeks to readopt the drachma
How to Look Like You're in the Special Forces: Anonymous
The inside story from an anonymous officer who led teams in the Middle East and South Asia
How to Avoid Burnout: Marissa Mayer
It's a matter of finding your rhythm and keeping resentment at bay, says the Google vice president
How to Deal With Angry People: David Haynes
A Chicago cop says to start by listening. Letting them rant gives them the illusion of control
How to Build a Web Following: Alexis Ohanian
It takes a ton of work, says the Reddit co-founder. First, get to know your community
How to Make the Perfect 60-Second Pitch: Alice Francis
The managing director of MIT's $100K Entrepreneurship Competition describes winning ways to sell ideas
How to Buy ...
If wine futures, a dinosaur, a supertanker, or credit default swaps are on your wish list, here's important advice
How to Manage Creative Talent: Angela Ahrendts
Ways to keep "creatives" creating
How to Take a Punch: Freddie Roach
If you can't just avoid it, roll with it—it will take the sting away
How to Admit a Mistake: Ed Hochuli
The NFL referee talks about his most publicized gaffe
How to Run a Board Meeting: Fred Wilson
Union Square Ventures' managing partner on techniques for getting meaty discussions at board meetings
How to Design an Office: Denise Cherry
Studio O+A's director of design gives old workspace two new looks
How to Let Someone Go: Buck Showalter
Sit them down, says the Baltimore Orioles manager, hear them out, and invite them back for more talks if they want them
How to Buy a Motorcycle: Mitch Daniels
Hankering for a hog? Run through this checklist before you write the check
How to Get a Job ...
Those in the know unlock the keys to employability at Ben & Jerry's, Dyson, Bridgewater, and Palantir
How to Have the President's Back: Reggie Love
The president's assistant for seven years says it's all about managing expectations
How to Talk to a Democrat, or a Republican
In an era of political polarization, two aisle-crossing veterans (who co-wrote a 2010 tax-reform bill) spell out what it takes to get the collaborative juices flowing
How to Fix Golf: Scott McNealy
The Sun Microsystems co-founder recommends a time limit for golf rounds and a beginner-friendly version of the game
How to Unleash Your Body's Inner Alpha Dog: Dana Carney
Our postures and poses can influence whether we fly or fall flat in tense workplace situations
How to Do a How To: Martha Stewart
The fewer the instructions, the better. Better still, make a video
How to Get Honest Feedback: Alan Mulally
Make sure you actually want it, then create an environment where it's safe to offer constructive criticism
How to Speak Your Mind: Carol Bartz
Agreeing is easy; disagreeing takes guts. Start by dipping your toe in
How to Compete With Amazon: Susan Lyne
The online giant suits shoppers who already know what they want. Fight it by being as seductive as a great store
How to Design a Logo: Sagi Haviv
Start by figuring out what hurdles the client is trying to clear
How to Dress for Work: Michael Kors
The fashion designer says men should invest in their belt, shoes, and overcoat. For women, the power accessories are bags and shoes
How to Spot a Liar: Pamela Meyer
First, baseline your subject, then look for nonverbal clues, says the author and certified fraud examiner
How to Work With Your Spouse: Christo
The environmental artist talks about his vital working relationship with his late wife and partner, Jean-Claude
How to Speed Through Airport Security: Michael Chertoff
The former homeland security secretary shares his tips
How to Improvise: Stefon Harris
The jazz vibraphonist says you have to be willing to hit the wrong notes
How to Fail: Mark Pincus
Fail fast, look at the data, and move on, says the founder and CEO of Zynga
How to Work on No Sleep: Willie Geist
Tricking your body helps, says the MSNBC host. So do midday exercise and naps
How to Weaponize Office Supplies: Jörg Sprave
The CEO of MacroSystem Digital Video can turn rubber bands, scissors, and the like into medieval hand weapons

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