Commentaries

Life Lessons from Migratory Birds: Adopt the avian toolkit to overcome crises

February 8, 2021

  Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Mukundarajan V N. Photo credit: listverse.com * * * During winter, birds fly thousands of miles across continents to find temporary homes. Bird migration is one of Nature’s marvels. The…

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The Wit and Wisdom of Tom Stoppard

February 8, 2021

I have just read and will soon review Hermione Lee’s new biography of a major contemporary playwright, Tom Stoppard. Here is a selection of his observations that suggest the thrust and flavor of his thinking. * * * o Every…

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Your Best Ideas Are Often Your Last Ideas

February 7, 2021

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Loran Nordgren and Brian Lucas 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…

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The Science of Reasoning With Unreasonable People

February 6, 2021

According to Adam Grant, it’s a mistake to try to change someone else’s mind. Instead, help them find their own motivation to change. Here is a brief excerpt from his article for The New York Times. To read the complete…

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Marketing Myopia

February 5, 2021

Here is an excerpt from a “classic” article written by Theodore Levitt, one of the most influential articles ever published by Harvard Business Review. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and…

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6 Ways to Convince Someone to Collaborate with You

February 4, 2021

  Here is an excerpt from an article written by Dorie Clark 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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Stop Making Excuses for Toxic Bosses

February 3, 2021

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Shawn McClean, Stephen H. Courtright, Stephen H. Courtright, and Junhyok Yim for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free…

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Is your organization prepared for the future?

February 2, 2021

Here is an excerpt from an article written b Elizabeth Mygatt for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm, and sign up for email alerts, please…

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A blueprint for M&A success

February 2, 2021

  Here is an excerpt from an article from the McKinsey Quarterly, written by Sophie Clarke, Liz Wol and Robert Uhlaner and  published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm,…

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Is Your Organization Digging Trenches or Building Bridges?

February 1, 2021

  Here is an excerpt from an article written by Sherry M.B. Thatcher and Alyson Meister for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information,…

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