Month: January 2019
Unlocking Creativity: How to Solve Any Problem and Make the Best Decisions by Shifting Creative Mindsets Michael A. Roberto John Wiley & Sons (January 2019) How all leaders can transform their mindset to stimulate creativity in themselves and others Michael…
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Valley Forge Bob Drury and Tom Clavin Simon & Schuster (October 2018) A crucible during which no battles were fought but winning a war for independence became possible According to my preliminary research among several complementary sources, no battle was…
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Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Charles Duhigg for The New York Times (February 25, 2016). To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain information about special deep-discount subscription rates, please click here. * *…
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“Be yourself. Everyone else is taken.” Oscar WIlde HBR Press offers a series of anthologies (nine volumes thus far) of articles in which contributors share proven research that explains how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing…
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Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Andrew Powers and featured in the Smithsonian magazine, based on Powers’ recently published biography of Winston Churchill. According to the magazine’s editors, “Our exclusive first look at the diaries of King…
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The Origin of (almost) Everything Graham Lawton and his colleagues at New Scientist Nicholas Brealey (October 2018) Once upon a time…give or take a few million years As I began to read this book, I asked myself “Why hasn’t someone…
Read MoreIn his Foreword to Trillion Dollar Coach, Adam Grant notes some significant differences between business mentors and business coaches: “Whereas mentors dole out words of wisdom, coaches roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty. They don’t just believe…
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Ninja Future: Secrets to Success in the New World of Innovation Gary Shapiro William Morrow/An imprint of HarperCollins (December 2018) How to navigate unfamiliar and perilous new territory as tech silos shift to tech landscapes To what extent is this…
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How to Collaborate with People You Don’t Like
Here is an excerpt from an article written by Mark Nevins 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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