Month: December 2018

Ten trends redefining enterprise IT infrastructure

December 19, 2018

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Arul Elumalai, Kara Sprague, Sid Tandon, and Lareina Yee for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn more about the firm,…

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HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Women and Leadership: A book review by Bob Morris

December 18, 2018

HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Women and Leadership Various Contributors Harvard Business Review Press (November 2018) God hates gender inequality. She really does. This is one in a series of volumes that anthologizes what the editors of the Harvard Business Review consider…

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How to Be a More Patient Person

December 18, 2018

Here is an excerpt from an article by by Anna Goldfarb for The New York Times. To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain subscription information, please click here. Credit: James Clapham * * * Relax. It’s going to be…

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Wisdom @ Work: How and why to embrace your wizard

December 17, 2018

Wisdom @ Work: The Making of a Modern Elder Chip Conley Currency (September 2018) How and why to “embrace your wizard” Over the years, I have read and reviewed all of Chip Conley’s previously published books and noted how receptive…

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How digital reinventors are pulling away from the pack

December 17, 2018

Here is a brief excerpt from a survey sponsored by McKinsey & Company and published the McKinsey Quarterly. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn more about the firm, obtain subscription information, and register to receive email…

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The Fearless Organization: A book review by Bob Morris

December 16, 2018

The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth Amy C Edmondson John Wiley & Sons (November 2018) In which workplace cultures are personal growth and professional development most likely to thrive? According to Amy…

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Ego Is the Enemy of Good Leadership

December 16, 2018

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter 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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HBR’s 10 Must Reads for New Managers: A book review by Bob Morris

December 15, 2018

HBR’s 10 Must Reads for New Managers Various Contributors Harvard Business Review Press (2017) Cutting-edge insights for those who are managing others for the first time This is one in a series of volumes that anthologizes what the editors of…

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The 6 Fundamental Skills Every Leader Should Practice

December 15, 2018

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Ron Ashkenas and Brook  Manville 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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Leadership Skills That Inspire Incredible Results: A book review by Bob Morris

December 14, 2018

Leadership Skills That Inspire Incredible Results Fred Halstead Career Press (November 2018) “Your title identifies you as a manager; your people will decide if you’re a leader.” Bill Campbell Long ago I was convinced that I could not motivate other…

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