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The deal is done— Motorola is now part of Lenovo. Needless to say, we’re looking forward to an exciting future together. It begins today. So what does it all mean? 1. The new Motorola-fueled Lenovo will be a major player in the global smartphone industry. Lenovo is now the world’s #3 smartphone maker. It’s brief but proud history in smartphones gets a massive boost from adding the well-established Moto & nearly 3,500 new colleagues around the world. 2. Motorola & Lenovo have a shared history of innovation. Some would argue the key to Lenovo’s recent success has been its willingness to try new things & form factors. (Take a look at Yoga and Yoga Tablet if you don’t get what it means). From 1930s car radios to the world’s first commercial cellphone in Motorola kept on going & pioneering. 3. Motorola & Lenovo also have a shared history in space. Moto was there for the 1969 moon landing while Lenovians love to note that ThinkPad is the ...

Having a great idea, and assembling a team to bring that concept to life is the first step in creating a successful business venture. While finding a new and unique idea is rare enough; the ability to successfully execute this idea is what separates the dreamers from the entrepreneurs. However you see yourself, whatever your age may be, as soon as you make that exciting first hire, you have taken the first steps in becoming a powerful leader. When money is tight, stress levels are high, and the visions of instant success don’t happen like you thought, it’s easy to let those emotions get to you, and thereby your team. Take a breath, calm yourself down, and remind yourself of the leader you are and would like to become. Here are some key qualities that every good leader should possess, and learn to emphasize. Honesty Whatever ethical plane you hold yourself to, when you are responsible for a team of people, its important to raise the bar even higher. Your business and its emplo...