Commentaries

The First Thanksgiving

November 25, 2019

History.com is one of the best online sources for history material. For example: In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies.…

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Four Industrial Revolutions: A briefing

November 23, 2019

In The Fourth Industrial Revolution, Klaus Schwab provides this historical perspective: “The first profound shift in our way of living — the transition from foraging to farming — happened around 10,000 years ago and was made possible by domestication of…

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Why Likable Leaders Seem More Effective

November 19, 2019

  Here is an excerpt from an article written by Charn McAllister, Sherry Moss, and Mark J. Martinko for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain…

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Max McKeown on the workplace culture in which innovation thrives

November 19, 2019

In his latest book, The Innovator’s Book, Max Mckeown asserts that innovation “is about practical creativity. It’s about making new ideas into something useful. Innovators do this work. They make the previously impossible possible.” Moreover, “Culture is the sum total…

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If You’re Constantly Feeling Overwhelmed, Try This

November 18, 2019

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. *     *     * Between work, family, and our personal lives, it’s no…

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Do Your Company Norms Promote the Behavior You Want?

November 15, 2019

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. *     *     * Every company has unwritten rules that dictate how people…

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On the importance of adaptive capacity

November 14, 2019

  In their classic HBR article (2002), “Crucibles of Leadership,” Warren Bennis and Robert Thomas examine four skills that enable leaders to learn from adversity: 1. Engage others in shared meaning 2. A distinctive, compelling voice 3. Integrity 4. Adaptive…

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The Secrets of Successful Female Networkers

November 14, 2019

  Here is an excerpt from an article written by  Tim Bower 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 mindsets and practices of excellent CEOs

November 12, 2019

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Carolyn Dewar, Martin Hirt, and Scott Keller for the McKinsey Quarterly,published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm, and sign up…

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Max McKeown on why new ideas need careful nurturing

November 9, 2019

In his latest book, The Innovator’s Book, Max McKeown asserts that innovation “is about practical creativity. It’s about making new ideas into something useful. Innovators do this work. They make the previously impossible possible.” More specifically: o Innovators nurture. o…

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