Commentaries

When to Take a Chance on an Imperfect Job Candidate

March 19, 2021

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Rebecca Knight 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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3 Steps to Better Virtual Meetings

March 17, 2021

  Here is an excerpt from an article written by Scott D. Anthony, Paul Cobban, Natalie Painchaud, and Andy Parker for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free…

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The wit and wisdom of Stephen King

March 15, 2021

Stephen King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, science-fiction, and fantasy novels. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and…

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The so-called “secrets” of Bershire Hathaway’s success

March 14, 2021

If you had purchased a share of stock in Berkshire Hathaway in 1964 when Warren Buffett took over the company, it would have cost $12.37; today, a share of stock is valued at $399, 447. In my review of The…

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It’s that time again….

March 13, 2021
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10 Women Changing the Landscape of Leadership

March 13, 2021

Here is the introduction to an article written by Jessica Bennett for The New York Times. To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain information about deep-discount subscription rates, please click here. * * * In critical fields…

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Taking a Break Doesn’t Always Mean Unplugging

March 12, 2021

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Alexandra Samuel 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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Beyond Burned Out

March 11, 2021

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Jennifer Moss for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. It is part of HBR‘s The Big Idea Series.To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources,…

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Why study history?

March 6, 2021

In her bestseller, From These Truths: A History of the United States, Jill Lepore suggests no one can know a nation as far back as 1787, “with or without baby teeth kept in a far. But studying history is like…

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How to turn everyday stress into ‘optimal stress’

March 2, 2021

I am among those who differentiate pressure and stress. Others view them as being essentially the same and focus on what can happen when one or the other is excessive. What do you think? Here is an excerpt from an…

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