A creative revolution requires shaping your team with an "inside person" and an "outside person." The inside person has operational know-how and tactical skills, and the outside person embodies the company vision and mission, has strategic thinking skills and can serve as the company's public face.

Think about the team you are surrounding yourself with, and think about what you are very good at, though you probably hate to admit it. To the extent you can find other people to contribute strengths that complement your own, you can start pushing your store or company to loftier goals.

The Imani doll, which retails for $14.99, is dressed in a jean skirt and jacket, T-shirt, pink headband and tights, and a purse.

List based on sales data for Sept. 1-30, 2009, provided by Christian Books & More Gold and used with permission.

Oct. 13-16
7W New York Tabletop Week
Market Suites at 7W
New York City
212-279-6063
www.7wnewyork.com

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"All of us know friends who are veterans or have loved ones who have served or are now serving in the military. This special occasion gives them a chance to show their gratitude, while expressing God's love for them at the same time. There are many nice military Bibles and devotionals as well as books from authors like Oliver North, and a myriad of great patriotic framed art to choose from. Pulling all these products together in a themed display helps remind our customers of the upcoming day of appreciation and enables easy shopping for the occasion."

David Lingner
President
Christian Outdoorsman

(Jude 1:24-25, NIV)

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