Month: September 2018

The overlooked essentials of employee well-being

September 30, 2018

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Jeffrey Pfeffer 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 to…

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If You’re Speaking on a Conference Panel, Don’t Wing It

September 30, 2018

Here is another valuable Management Tip of the Day from Harvard Business Review. To sign up for a free subscription to any/all HBR newsletters, please click here. *     *     * Being asked to speak on a panel can…

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11 Innovations That Changed History

September 29, 2018

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Evan Andrews for the A&E Networks’ website in which he discusses eleven breakthrough innovations that have had a profound impact throughout the world.From pioneering inventions to bold scientific and medical advancements,…

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The Fixer: A book review by Bob Morris

September 29, 2018

The Fixer: My Adventures Saving Startups from Death by Politics Bradley Tusk Portfolio/Penguin (September 2018) “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” Ronald Reagan As I began to…

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HBR’s 10 Must Reads: The Essentials

September 28, 2018

Here is an excerpt from an article written by the Editors 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, please…

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Assessment: How Productive Are You?

September 28, 2018

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Robert C. Pozen 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, please…

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Stop Wasting Money on Team Building

September 26, 2018

      Here is an excerpt from an article written by Carlos Valdes-Dapena 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…

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When You Ask a Colleague for Help, Be Clear and Specific

September 26, 2018

Here is another valuable Management Tip of the Day from Harvard Business Review. To sign up for a free subscription to any/all HBR newsletters, please click here. *     *     * Asking for help can be uncomfortable, so most…

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The Business Case for Curiosity

September 25, 2018

  Here is an excerpt from an article written by Francesca Gino 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, please…

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The Change Maker’s Playbook: A book review by Bob Morris

September 25, 2018

The Change Maker’s Playbook: How to Seek, Seed and Scale Innovation in Any Company Amy J. Radin City Point Press (September 2018) “Startups don’t have a monopoly on innovation and legacy companies don’t have a monopoly on bureaucracy.” Liz Landsman…

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