Month: August 2014

Future Tense: What Two Years Tell Us About-Dodd Frank

August 4, 2014

According to Kevin Blakely, John Kocjan, and Christopher Spoth, it’s clear that the principles embedded in Dodd-Frank are here to stay. While some adjustments may be made around the edges of this monumental law, the core principles targeting systemic risk…

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James Kerr: An interview by Bob Morris

August 3, 2014

James M. Kerr is a management consultant and organizational behaviorist. He specializes in strategic planning, corporate transformation and project & program development. For over 20 years, Jim has forged a different type of consulting practice – one that does its…

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Still Surprised: A book review by Bob Morris

August 3, 2014

Still Surprised: A Memoir of a Life in Leadership Warren Bennis Jossey-Bass/A Wiley Imprint (2010) Four score and counting, while his insatiable curiosity explores and his sense of wonder delights I have read and reviewed most (if not all) of…

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Warren Bennis: Still Surprised…and Fondly Remembered

August 2, 2014

I was saddened to learn of Warren Bennis‘ death this past Thursday in Los Angeles at age 89. The title of his last of several dozen books, Still Surprised: A Memoir of a Life in Leadership, is especially appropriate because,…

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The hero’s journey through the landscape of the future

August 2, 2014

A new economic landscape is beginning to emerge. Lower barriers to market entry, commercialization and changing workforce dynamics are putting increasing performance pressure on large companies. Individuals are taking advantage of lowered barriers to become creators in their own right.…

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The Culture Map: A book review by Bob Morris

August 2, 2014

The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business Erin Meyer PublicAffairs/Perseus Book Group (2014) How and why “a dialogue of sharing, learning, and ultimately understanding” can break through barriers to global enterprise As I began to read…

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The Emotional Boundaries You Need at Work

August 1, 2014

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Greg McKeown for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR email alerts,…

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Communicate to Inspire: A book review by Bob Morris

August 1, 2014

Communicate to Inspire: A Guide for Leaders Kevin Murray KoganPage (2014) How and why those with talent and character who aspire to become leaders must also be effective communicators Long ago, after making several mistakes with the best of intentions,…

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How Virtual Humans Can Build Better Leaders

August 1, 2014

Here is a brief article written by Randall W. Hill, Jr. for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR email alerts, please click here. *…

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