The Power of Process: What Young Mozart Teaches Us About the Secret of Cultivating Genius

mozart2Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Maria Popova for her Brain Pickings website. She reflects on the “powerful blend of instruction, encouragement, and constant practice.” She also directs our attention to an immensely interesting book, The Genius … READ MORE

Six Secrets to Doing Less and Accomplishing More

s+bHere is a brief excerpt from an article written by by Matthew E. May for strategy+business magazine, published by Booz & Company. In it, he explains why the best innovation strategies are rooted in the art of subtraction. To read the complete article, check out … READ MORE

Dennis Perkins: Part 2 of an interview by Bob Morris

Dennis Perkins is Chief Executive Officer of The Syncretics Group, a consulting firm Perkins, Dennis NTdevoted to effective leadership in demanding environments—especially those characterized by uncertainty, ambiguity, and rapid change. Perkins has worked for over twenty-five years as an advisor to … READ MORE

Our Artful Brain

Reproduction of Altamira cave paintings in Munich's Deutsches Museum (Mattias Kabel)

Reproduction of Altamira cave paintings in Munich’s Deutsches Museum (Mattias Kabel)

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Priscilla Long in which she explains what it takes … READ MORE

David Brooks on “Living With Mistakes”

Brooks, DavidHere is a brief excerpt from a brief article written by one of my favorite essayists, David Brooks, for The New York Times. To read the complete article and check out others, please click here.

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A Q&A with David Shenk

ShenkHere is a brief portion of a mini-interview featured by Amazon during which David Shenk responds to questions about his latest book, The Genius in All of Us: New Insights into Genetics, Talent, and IQ.

Photo © Alexandra Beers

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Innovative Methods to Develop Leaders

Innovative MethodsHere is a brief excerpt from an article written by Patrick Sweeney for Chief Learning Officer magazine. To read the complete article, check out all the resources, and sign up for a free subscription to the CLO and/or Talent Management magazines published by MedfiaTec, … READ MORE

Bill McDermott (SAP) in “The Corner Office”

McDermottAdam Bryant conducts interviews of senior-level executives that appear in his “Corner Office” column each week in the SundayBusiness section of The New York Times. Here are a few insights provided during an interview of Bill McDermott, co-C.E.O. of SAP, the software company, says employers “will make bold bets on people … READ MORE

Digital State: A book review by Bob Morris

Digital StateDigital State: How the Internet is Changing Everything
Simon Pont, Editor and one of several contributors
KoganPage (2013)

A collaborative consideration of the meaning and significance of the Digital Age

In the Introduction, Simon Pont observes, “I think the Digital Age is opening doors, creating … READ MORE

How and Why Engagement at Work Derives From Happiness

Bowling, DanHere is an excerpt from an article written by Dan Bowling for Talent Management magazine. To read the complete article, check out all the resources, and sign up for a free subscription to the TM and/or Chief Learning Officer magazines published by MedfiaTec, please … READ MORE

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