Month: March 2016

Open-Book Management: Snapshot of a Business “Classic”

March 14, 2016

Opinions vary as to what defines a “classic” business book. My own opinion is that it offers insights and counsel that are of timeless value. To paraphrase Bernard of Chartres, a 12th century monk, their authors are the shoulders upon…

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The Clayton M. Christensen Reader: A book review by Bob Morris

March 13, 2016

The Clayton M. Christensen Reader Clayton M. Christensen and Various Co-Authors Harvard Business Review Press (2016) If you think disruption is a problem, try stagnation. The Harvard Business Review Press continues to publish anthologies of HBR articles that Amazon US…

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How to Build a Passionate Company

March 13, 2016

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Jim Whitehurst 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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How small shifts in leadership can transform your team dynamic

March 12, 2016

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Caroline Webb for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn more about the firm, obtain subscription information, and register…

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Value Migration: Snapshot of a Business “Classic”

March 12, 2016

Opinions vary as to what defines a “classic” business book. My own opinion is that it offers insights and counsel that are of timeless value. To paraphrase Bernard of Chartres, a 12th century monk, their authors are shoulders upon which…

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Hidden Gold in College Applications

March 11, 2016

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Frank Bruni for The New York Times. To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain subscription information, please click here. * * * IF the gatekeepers at Davidson College…

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Wired to Create: A book review by Bob Morris

March 11, 2016

Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregory Perigee/An imprint of Penguin Random House (2016) A brilliant explanation of creativity as a habit, as a way of life, and as a style…

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The Knowing-Doing Gap: Snapshot of a Business “Classic”

March 11, 2016

Opinions vary as to what defines a “classic” business book. My own opinion is that it offers insights and counsel that are of timeless value. To paraphrase Bernard of Chartres, a 12th century monk, their authors are the shoulders upon…

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Paradigms: Snapshot of a Business “Classic”

March 10, 2016

Opinions vary as to what defines a “classic” business book. My own opinion is that it offers insights and counsel that are of timeless value. To paraphrase Bernard of Chartres, a 12th century monk, their authors are the shoulders upon…

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