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Monday, June 2, 2008

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  • A telephone operatorA new way of working
    Two workplace experts say bosses should emphasize results rather than strict hours to revolutionize the workplace. Midmorning asks if time flexibility will still get the job done and further your career.9:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Jody Thompson: Co-author of "Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It: No Schedules, No Meetings, No Joke -- The Simple Change That Can Make Your Job Terrific."
    Cali Ressler: Co-author of "Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It: No Schedules, No Meetings, No Joke -- The Simple Change That Can Make Your Job Terrific." Co-founder of CultureRx.
    Resources
    About the book
    More on Cali and Jody
  • Tim WeinerContradictions of the CIA
    The CIA has come under fire for its failure to foresee 9/11 and botched intelligence on Iraq, but journalist Tim Weiner says the agency has a history of failure that goes back to its origins. He argues that part of the problem is the inherent contradiction of running a covert operation in an open democracy.10:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Tim Weiner: Reporter for the New York Times and author of "Legacy of Ashes."
    Resources
    Tim Weiner's NY Times articles
    CIA Web site

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