Commentaries

Make Mindfulness a Habit

December 10, 2020

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Matthias Birk 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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The wit and wisdom of Polly Parton

December 9, 2020

Dolly Parton is a cultural icon whose powerful voice and songwriting skills have established her as a presence on both the country and pop music charts for decades. She initially found success with country star Porter Wagoner, before embarking on…

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Martin Lindstrom on sensory branding

December 9, 2020

In Brand Sense: Sensory Secrets Behind the Stuff We Buy, Martin Lindstrom notes that “the effects of sensory branding are astounding. Yes, it’s possible to create a truly spectacular commercial or an advertising jingle you can’t get out of your…

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Jonathan Rauch on “The Constitution of Knowledge”

December 8, 2020

As I continue to struggle to understand Trump’s victory in 2016 and then the extent of support he has since retained, I consult several sources, including this article by Jonathan Rauch that appeared in National Affairs (Fall 2018). * *…

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Craft a Vision of Success to Manage Through Ambiguity

December 8, 2020

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. *     *     * With everything going on in the world today, making…

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4 Small Habits That Can Instantly Make You More Energetic and Productive

December 6, 2020

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Julian Hayes II that appeared in Inc. magazine. To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain subscription information, please click here. Credit: Getty Images * * * Mental energy…

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Is Self-Sabotage Burning You Out?

December 5, 2020

  Here is an excerpt from an article written by Kandi Wiens 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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The new science of talent: From roles to returns

December 4, 2020

Here is an excerpt from the transcript of a podcast featured in 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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The wit and wisdom of Seneca

December 3, 2020

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (c. 4 BC – AD 65), also known as Seneca the Younger, was a Hispano-Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist, and—in one work—satirist from the Silver Age of Latin literature. He was born in Cordoba in Hispania, and raised…

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Sophia Loren Makes Her Return to Film: ‘I’m a Perfectionist’

December 2, 2020

The star, now 86, was looking for a personal connection to a script. Then along came her director son and the Netflix drama “The Life Ahead.” Here is an excerpt from an article about her by Simon Abrams, featured in…

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